Emergency Medical Technician jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Primary Job Duties

• Provide basic life support and ambulance transportation
• Drive Authority's vehicles in a safe and efficient manner
• Present orientation programs to various organizations concerning emergency medical services and Medical Rescue Team South Authority operations
• Complete documentation and record-keeping required by the Authority

Work Schedule

The Authority is in operation 24/7/365.  All field employees are designated as essential and will be required to report to work during times of emergency and disaster. Management reserves the right to make schedule adjustments as well as assign training days as needed.  The workweek is from Sunday to Saturday and employees are required to work on weekends and holidays as needed in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 21 Years of Age
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License
• Licensed by the Department of Health as an EMT
• Ability to complete the MRTSA Physical Ability test
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical
• Able to pass pre-employment background and driving record checks to the satisfaction of MRTSA standards
• Successfully complete the authorized probationary appointment requirements

Special Instructions:

This job posting will be open until filled. Review of applicants will be done on an on-going basis. Once the appropriate applicant pool has been established, the job posting will be closed.

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Drug Free Workplace: Medical Rescue Team South Authority maintains a drug-free workplace.