Paramedic - Allegheny General Hospital - Casual

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 Paramedic license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the Paramedic level or licensed PHRN Preferred Basic Vehicle Rescue Awareness, Haz-Mat Technician.

ICS 100, 200 and IS 700, 800, ABLS and ASLS One year experience (AHN EMS) Additional Employment

Requirements: 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 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.

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