Paramedic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified.
• Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
• Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
• Applicants must possess a current, valid Certificate of Completion of Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (EMT-P) training or a current, valid Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) Certification (from any state or a nationally recognized certificate) at the time of exam.
• A current PA Department of Health EMS Vehicle Operator endorsement must be presented at appointment to the position and must be maintained throughout employment.
• A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required to be presented and verified prior to appointment to the position and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Written requests for accommodation on the basis of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service on an individual basis.
• The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.
• The background investigation includes, but is not limited to, criminal background, driver's license, and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.
• Candidates may be disqualified from consideration based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).
• Out-of-state candidates with a valid Class C Motor Vehicle Operator's License from another state must obtain a valid Class C Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License and present to Human Resources within one week of hire.
• EMT-P certificate/card or PHRN certification must be presented at the time of the Physical Agility Test.
• If you do not possess a PA Certificate of Completion of EMT-P training , the Community College of Allegheny County ( CCAC ) and the Center for Emergency Medicine ( CEM ) offer training programs.
• If you are not a resident of Pennsylvania, but hold a Paramedic Certificate from another state , you may obtain information about acquiring a PA Certificate of Completion of EMT-P by contacting the Emergency Medical Service Institute ( EMSI ), at (412) 242-7322 .
• Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.
• You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
• None required for this position.
• Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

• If you would like to be assigned a mentor from the Pittsburgh EMS Recruitment team during your application process, please contact District Chief James Dlutowski at: [email protected] or Division Chief Mark Pinchalk at: [email protected] . Or you can complete our Career Interest Form and a member of the EMS outreach team will contact you.

Responsibilities

• Drives or accompanies driver in emergency medical vehicle to site of emergency as informed by dispatcher or supervisor.
• Helps extricate victims from entrapment or hazardous environments.
• Provides rescue, basic and advanced life support or other emergency medical care as needed.
• Maintains radio or other contact as necessary with Public Safety Dispatch, EMS Command Staff, EMS Physician, receiving hospital, and other agencies as necessary.
• Follows the EMS Physician's instructions on medical treatment.
• Accompanies victims to hospital as driver and/or provides continued pre-hospital care to patients in the emergency medical vehicle.
• Makes complete report to physician of incident and treatment administered.
• Files complete reports (e.g., patient care reports, insurance forms, etc.) on each case on a timely fashion by manual and automated methods.
• Works all shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Maintains adequate stock of equipment and supplies; washes and disinfects medical equipment; washes and cleans emergency medical vehicles.
• Performs vehicle/equipment checks as required.
• Performs activities and functions of other personnel as assigned or required.
• Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.

Benefits

• Future salary increases subject to bargaining contract terms.
• This position is included in the Fraternal Association of Professional Paramedics.