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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. 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.
Job Responsibility
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.
Requirements
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