Paramedic, AHN Emergency Response - Wexford

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW :

Provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured patients in the Prehospital environment; effectively communicates with all persons and departments involved in the administration of Emergency Medical Care.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Drives emergency or response vehicle. (20%)

Determines nature and extent of illness or injury; provide basic and advanced life support to the critically ill and injured during treatment and transport in the prehospital setting. (50%)

Completes required documentation according to regulatory standards. (15%)

Maintains equipment and inventory of supplies including BLS and ALS and has accountability for medications on every EMS unit per regulatory standards. (15%)

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

For Prehospital Response Unit : 5 years' relevant experience and current preceptor status

Medical Command eligible

PA certification as Paramedic or licensed PHRN

Valid Driver's License

EMSVO within 30 days of hire

ACLS within 30 days of hire

ITLS / PHTLS within 2 months of hire

PALS within 30 days of hire

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

Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Haz-Mat Technician. ICS 100, 200 and IS 700, 800, ABLS and ASLS

One year experience (AHN EMS)

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Req ID : J271735