Advanced Emergency Medical Technician / AEMT - Medical Transport - Casual
highmark blue cross blue shield of western new yorkPittsburgh, PA
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician / AEMT - Medical Transport - Casual
highmark blue cross blue shield of western new yorkPittsburgh, PAMid L4
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APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Allegheny Health Network Emergency Medical Technician 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:
Drives emergency vehicle. 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. 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 AEMT license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the AEMT level
Preferred: ITLS/PHTLS, ABLS, ASLS.1 year experience in the field of prehospital care
Additional Employment Requirements:
- EMSVO within 30 days of hire
- Valid Driver's LicenseCPR – American Heart Association
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance CertificateAct 33 Child Abuse Clearance CertificateAct 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
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.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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Level
Mid L4
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Occupation
Emergency Medical Technicians
Industry
All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services
Posted
2 days ago