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Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, AEMT - Canonsburg EMS
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Canonsburg PA, 15317, 209 West Pike St
Company :
Allegheny Health Network
Job Description :
This position is part of Union PPFFA - F
Under AHN Prehospital Care Services, Canonsburg EMS provides emergency and non-emergency care across Washington County, PA: Canonsburg Borough, Chartiers Township, Donegal Township and Houston Borough
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job provides emergency medical care to the sick and injured patients in the prehospital and hospital environment; effectively communicates with all persons and departments involved in the administration of emergency medical care. Performs basic and advanced EMS skills which include interventions and administration of medications and vaccines with basic and advanced equipment found on an EMS vehicle or within an AEMT"s scope of practice.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Determines nature and extent of illness or injury; provide advanced life support and transport to the critically ill and injured in the prehospital setting. Advanced life support to include airway/ventilation/oxygenation, cardiovascular circulation, immobilization, medication administration--routes, and IV initiation/maintenance fluids. (50%)
Drives emergency vehicle. (20%)
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.
PA Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the AEMT 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
ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, ASLS.
1 year experience in the field of prehospital care
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