Paramedic (EMT-P)

Job Opportunity At NorthWest EMS

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 is a subsidiary of Heritage Valley Health System.

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.

Work Hours: Flexible Scheduling - 8, 12, 16 & 24 hour shifts available, weekends and holidays as required. Full time, part time, and casual opportunities available.

Requirements:

1. PA Certified Paramedic or Nationally Registered EMT-P
2. AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or equivalent), ALCS, PALS, PHTLS/ITLS
3. Ability to attain medical command authorization from agency medical director
4. EVOC (in-house training available)
5. Valid Driver's License
6. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
7. Act 33, 34, and 73 clearances

Preferred:

1. Current, unrestricted medical command authorization
2. CCEMT-P, CCP-C, or FP-C
3. Bachelor's degree in related field
4. At least 2 years EMS experience
5. ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

Benefits:

1. Competitive starting wage with yearly increase available
2. Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full time
3. 401(k) plan with strong company match
4. Life and supplemental insurances (full time eligible for free group term life)
5. Paid time off (full-time)
6. Bereavement pay (full time)
7. $100 yearly uniform allowance (full time)

Salary range: $20.56 to 27.82 / 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.