Paramedic - Full-time

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide advanced life support (ALS) to patients in emergency situations.
  • Handle first-aid equipment, vehicle controls, and patient(s).
  • Completes equipment and vehicle checks and maintenance to maintain vehicle readiness.
  • Charting and documentation of all patient contacts.
  • Performs housekeeping functions as assigned to maintain a clean and healthy condition of the building and garage areas.
  • Performs other related functions as required and assigned.
• Necessary Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Valid PA Driver’s License
  • Understand and follow verbal instruction
  • React calmly and rationally in emergency situations
  • 911 experience preferred, not required
  • Ability to make decisions quickly
  • State Certified EVOC Course
  • Work closely with others
  • Must have Montgomery County Medical Command Status or obtain in three (3) months
  • Certified PA Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Certification
  • Certified in Red Cross or Heart Association CPR Basic Life Support
  • Current ACLS & PALS, NIMS 100 & 700
• In Return, our employees enjoy:
  • Working with a great team!
  • A competitive salary
  • Excellent, affordable health insurance, as well as dental and vision insurance
  • Pension plan with 457(b) option
  • Generous vacation time, sick time, and holiday time

The person hired into this position is subject to Civil Service Commission Approval.

Cheltenham Township recognizes that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success and seeks to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.