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Paramedic - Ambulance and Chair (Casual)

UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Washington, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/3/2026

The Center for Emergency Medicine - Ambulance and Chair is looking to Casual Paramedics. 

If you're a Paramedic 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
  • 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 Paramedic provides advanced life support care in the prehospital setting in accordance with Pennsylvania Department of Health regulations, regional protocols, and Ambulance and Chair policies. Paramedics serve as clinical leaders on scene, delivering high-acuity patient care, coordinating resources, and supporting team members to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered outcomes.


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
    • Video laryngoscopes (early 2026)
  • Opportunities to participate in research initiatives (PAIN Study Program, Nitrous use by BLS providers)

Key Responsibilities

  • Respond to 911 and non-emergency calls in a safe, timely, and professional manner
  • Perform advanced patient assessments, clinical decision-making, and treatment planning
  • Provide ALS interventions within PA scope of practice, including advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and resuscitation
  • Utilize advanced equipment such as mechanic ventilators, IV pumps, LUCAS devices, and blood products per protocol
  • Serve as the lead clinician on scene, coordinator care with EMTs, AEMTs, dispatch, medical command, hospitals, and partner agencies
  • Provide mentorship, clinical guidance, and support to EMT-Basics and AEMTs
  • Accurately complete electronic patient care reports (ePCR)
  • Ensure ambulance, equipment, and medication readiness
  • Participate in quality improvement, training, protocol development, and research initiatives
  • Uphold patient confidentiality, professionalism, and organizational values

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Current Pennsylvania Paramedic certification
  • Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS/ITLS 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

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