Allegheny Health Network Careers

Date Posted: 12/22/2016
Position Number: 54711

Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.

Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.

Department: EMS
Status: Full-time

Job Summary:  Responsible for providing care to those of chronic disease. The paramedic assists in disease management and transition of care to the home setting. The paramedic assists in education and understanding of disease processes, prescribed medications, and the use of medical devices that the patient will utilize in the home. Examples of understanding and use will include, recording of patient body weight, blood sugar, and blood pressure along with any other identified measurements to enhance healthy living.

Responsibilities: 

• Multi-tasking relative to scheduled patient visits and providing needed. care/interventions in a timely manner.
• Patient assessment.
• Understanding of chronic disease.
• Knowledge of prescribed medications.
• Provides basic and advanced life support.
• Knowledge of medical documentation and computer programming/patient care data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• PA certified paramedic with command privileges; CPR certification; ACLS; PA driver's license and auto insurance.
• Strong verbal skills that are clear and understandable to the elderly. Strength in compassion, empathy, and understanding to one's needs. Has knowledge in patient documentation. Highly skilled in the field of emergency medicine/patient care.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
• 5 years experience required.