This is specifically for overnight shifts during the week, Monday-Friday. Hours are subject to changeJob Summary
- Treats and transports sick or injured persons to medical facility.
General Accountabilities
- Responds to instructions from emergency medical dispatcher and drives emergency vehicle to specified location.
- Maintains contact with dispatcher.
- Determines nature and extent of illness or injury to establish necessary first aid procedures or need for additional assistance.
- Administers prescribed first aid treatment at site of emergency, or in specially equipped vehicle.
- Communicates with professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and to arrange for reception of patients at treatment facility.
- Assists in removal of patients from emergency scene and transfer of patients to treatment center.
- Assists admitting personnel in obtaining and recording information related to patient's vital statistics and circumstances of emergency.
- Maintains emergency vehicles and medical and communication equipment.
- Provides appropriate documentation in a timely fashion.
- Assists professional medical personnel in emergency treatment administered at medical facility.
- *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Job Qualifications
- Education: NREMT-B, EMT- B, EMT-A, CPR
- Experience: Appropriate certifications and/or licensures
Skills
- Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.
- Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.
- Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.
- Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Quality- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Delegation- Delegates work assignments; Provides recognition for results.
The Parkview Volunteer Fire Department was founded in 1930, celebrating over 80 years of dedication and service to O’Hara Township.Our mission is to serve the residents and visitors of O’Hara Township by providing for the protection of life and property. As a team,we are committed to a process which is built on mutual respect and pride in ourselves and our community. We are dedicated in our service as we always practice and promote quality, proper training, mutual trust, dignity and open communications within our department and community. The members of the Parkview Volunteer Fire Department strive to provide leadership to the community as we work hard to keep you protected from the many natural hazards that occur in life everyday.Parkview EMS Information:
- The 200 Margery Drive Station is staffed 24/7 with career staff and supplemented by volunteer staff for second calls working in the district.
- The station houses three ALS units and Squad 180.
- Parkview VFD Midway Drive Station houses the fourth unit and is staffed by volunteers when additional unit is needed.
- Parkview VFD/EMS offers the following classes on a regular basis:CPR,Con Ed. Contact the station for more information.
Parkview’s mission:
- To deliver high quality Emergency Medical Services to the O’Hara Township and Blawnox Boro Communities and to Parkview’s Mutual Aid Partners.
- Be ethical and responsible when planning and coordinating all Parkview EMS programs. These programs include some of the following items (scheduling,trip sheet management,Third Party billing,supply management,on-going Con-Ed training,equipment management and staffing)
- To deliver a solid management plan which includes the best EMS healthcare and a sound EMS Financial plan by performing budgeting,planning and cost controls.
- To train and supervise of all EMS paid and volunteer Personnel so they deliver the highest quality health care possible.
- To provide “hands-on”support where appropriate as EMS Professionals to save and protect life as needed.
Parkview is very active in numerous EMS and fire organizations around the community and a member of the North East Ambulance Association (NEAA). We strive to be the best,we take life very seriously. We are Seeking:
- People with positive attitudes who put your patients needs 1st
- Currently hiring part-time positions
- ACLS &PALS required for paramedics,PHTLS or BTLS preferred
- Ability to obtain command through UPMC