What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced EMT position at NorthWest?
Company: NorthWest EMS, Work Hours: Flexible Scheduling - 8, 12, 16 & 24 hour shifts available, weekends and holidays as required. Full time, part time, and casual opportunities available.
NorthWest EMS is a professional non-profit ambulance service covering the 911 medical services for 15 municipalities in Allegheny County as well as the Pittsburgh International Airport. NorthWest EMS responds to over 20,000 calls for service each year.
NorthWest EMS offers a diverse work environment under a progressive medical command system. Apply now to be considered for an exciting career with an agency that values employees and promotes professional development while providing excellent service to the community.
NorthWest EMS is a subsidiary of Heritage Valley Health System. Visit heritagevalley.org for more information, or call 877-771-4847
REQUIREMENTS
- PA Certified or Nationally Registered EMT-A with ability to become PA Certified
- AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or equivalent)
- Ability to attain medical command authorization from agency medical director
- EVOC (in-house training available)
- Valid Driver’s License
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Act 33, 34, and 73 clearances
PREFERRED
- Current, unrestricted medical command authorization
- ACLS, PALS, PHTLS/ITLS
- At least 2 years EMS experience
- ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
BENEFITS
- Competitive starting wage with yearly increase available
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full time
- 401(k) plan with strong company match
- Life and supplemental insurances (full time eligible for free group term life)
- Paid time off (full-time)
- Bereavement pay (full time)
- $100 yearly uniform allowance (full time)
*pay discussed upon offer/commensurate with experience
Salary range: $16.99 to 22.99/ hour
Heritage Valley Health System is required to comply with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. As such, employees and those who wish to be considered for employment with Heritage Valley must be fully vaccinated or be approved for a medical or religious exemption.
Salary : $17 - $100