Paramedic – Ambulance and Chair

The Center for Emergency Medicine – Ambulance and Chair is looking to hire both Full-Time and Part-Time Paramedics. 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. Schedule: Full-Time and Part-Time available; all shift modalities: 24-hour, 16-hour, 12-hour, and 8-hour shifts; 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.

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 mechanical ventilators, IV pumps, LUCAS devices, and blood products per protocol; Serve as the lead clinician on scene, coordinate 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

Requirements

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

Nice to have

Prior EMS experience; Familiarity with electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems; Interest in mentorship, education, or service development initiatives

Benefits

24-for-24 pay structure; $5,000 sign-on bonus for FT employees with a two-year work commitment; $2,500 sign-on bonus for PT employees with a two-year work commitment; Accrual-based Paid Time Off; Over 5 weeks of paid time off per year; Tuition assistance; Up to $6,000 of annual tuition assistance; Retirement plan; Earn up to 8% of eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC; Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Paid Family Leave; Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage; Employer-paid life insurance; Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options; Two weeks of paid parental leave; Family planning resources; Comprehensive health care for dependents; Emergency child and elder care options; Flexible work arrangements; New uniforms provided (coat, shirts, pants); Annual fleet upgrades with new ambulances every year; Power stretchers and power load systems; Ongoing learning via LinkedIn Learning; Accelerated career pathways for growth; Employee resource groups; Opportunities to participate in research initiatives