Emergency Medical Technician (Casual) Canonsburg Ambulance / PPFFA - F

Allegheny Health Network Emergency Medical Technician

General Overview: Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured patients in the pre-hospital and hospital environment; effectively communicates with all persons and departments involved in the administration of emergency medical care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Determines nature and extent of illness or injury; provide basic life support and transport to the critically ill and injured in the prehospital setting.
• Drives emergency vehicle.
• Completes required documentation according to regulatory standards.
• Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies including BLS and ALS and has accountability for medications on every EMS unit per regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PA EMT certification or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the EMT level.
• EMSVO within 30 days of hire.
• Valid Driver's License.
• CPR American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.

Preferred:

• Six months' experience in the field of prehospital care.
• ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, ASLS.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.