Paramedic - Ambulance and Chair; Casual

Casual Paramedic Opportunity

The Center for Emergency Medicine - Ambulance and Chair is looking to Casual Paramedics. If you're a Paramedic who values professionalism, growth, and being part of a forward-thinking EMS organization, Ambulance and Chair offers the opportunity to make a real impact - both on patients and on the future of our service.

Our service is entering an exciting new chapter, with leadership dedicated to supporting and developing our people. As we grow in 2026, we're looking for team members who communicate well, build trust, and inspire those around them. If you're ready to influence positive change and help move our service forward, we'd love to meet you.

Ambulance and Chair is a long-standing EMS provider with deep roots in the communities that we serve. Covering a diverse urban-to-rural response area, our team answers an average of 40,000 calls annually across 45 communities in Washington and Greene Counties, providing both 911 emergency response and non-emergency medical transport.

Come work for a service that values your time and your growth. We offer 24-for-24 pay, a retirement plan with employer match, tuition assistance, and a modern fleet equipped with mechanical ventilators, IV pumps, and a progressive blood protocol. Our teams also participate in cutting-edge research, including nitrous oxide administration by BLS providers - and much more.

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.

New uniforms provided (coat, shirts, pants)

Annual fleet upgrades with new ambulances every year

Power stretchers and power load systems

Service resources and protocols including:

• Blood Protocol participation
• Zoll Z Vent ® portable ventilators
• Sapphire IV pumps
• LUCAS devices
• iPads for on-the-go charting
• Video laryngoscopes (early 2026)

Opportunities to participate in research initiatives (PAIN Study Program, Nitrous use by BLS providers)

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 mechanic ventilators, IV pumps, LUCAS devices, and blood products per protocol

Serve as the lead clinician on scene, coordinator 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

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

Prior EMS experience

Familiarity with electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems

Interest in mentorship, education, or service development initiatives