What are the responsibilities and job description for the EMT - Basic (EMT-B) - Ambulance and Chair - Casual position at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center?
The Center for Emergency Medicine - Ambulance and Chair is looking to hire Casual Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT-B).
If you're an EMT-B who values professionalism, growth, and being part of a forward-thinking EMS organization, Ambulance and Chair offers the opportunity to make a real impact - both on patients and on the future of our service.
Schedule & Work Environment
- 12 hours per month required.
- All shift modalities: 24-hour, 16-hour, 12-hour, and 8-hour shifts available
- Schedule posted 30 days in advance
- Call Volume split between primarily 911 emergency response dominant and non-emergency transports
- Coverage area ranges from urban to rural environments
Why Work with Us?
Our service is entering an exciting new chapter, with leadership dedicated to supporting and developing our people. As we grow in 2026, we're looking for team members who communicate well, build trust, and inspire those around them. If you're ready to influence positive change and help move our service forward, we'd love to meet you.
Ambulance and Chair is a long-standing EMS provider with deep roots in the communities that we serve. Covering a diverse urban-to-rural response area, our team answers an average of 40,000 calls annually across 45 communities in Washington and Greene Counties, providing both 911 emergency response and non-emergency medical transport.
Come work for a service that values your time and your growth. We offer 24-for-24 pay, a retirement plan with employer match, tuition assistance, and a modern fleet equipped with mechanical ventilators, IV pumps, and a progressive blood protocol. Our teams also participate in cutting-edge research, including nitrous oxide administration by BLS providers - and much more.
Position Summary
The EMT -Basic provides high quality prehospital emergency medical care and non-emergency medical transportation in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations, regional protocols, and Ambulance and Chair policies. EMTs function as a part of a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered care, safety, and professionalism.
Compensation & Benefits
- New uniforms provided (coat, shirts, pants)
- Annual fleet upgrades with new ambulances every year
- Power stretchers and power load systems
- Service resources and protocols including:
- Blood Protocol participation
- Zoll Z Vent ® portable ventilators
- Sapphire IV pumps
- LUCAS devices
- iPads for on-the-go charting
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to 911 and non-emergency calls in a safe, timely, and professional manner
- Perform patient assessments and provide Basic Life Support care within PA scope of practice
- Safely operate ambulances and related equipment in emergency and non-emergency conditions
- Assist with patient movement, lifting, and transport using powered stretchers and loading systems
- Accurately complete electronic patient care reports
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, dispatch, hospitals, and partner agencies
- Maintain readiness of vehicles, equipment, and supplies
- Participate in continuing education, training, quality improvement, and research initiatives
- Uphold company values, patient confidentiality, and a culture of trust and teamwork
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Current Pennsylvania EMT-Basic certification
- Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with acceptable driving record
- Current BLS card
- Emergency Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) certificate
- Ability to meet physical demands of the position, including lifting and moving patients
- Strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and remain calm in high-stress situations
Clearances must be dated within 90 days:
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior EMS experience
- Familiarity with electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems
- Interest in mentorship, education, or service development initiatives