Careers

NorthWest EMS would like to express gratitude for your interest in employment with our organization. At this time, we currently do not have any EMT positions available, but any applications received will be held on file for six months and reviewed in the event a position becomes available. Applications for casual Paramedics and PHRNs will continue to be accepted and reviewed at this time.

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Are you interested in joining our integrated team? NorthWest EMS is looking for dedicated and hard working employees who are ready to become a member of our fast-paced, evolving and progressive care team. Please see our available positions below. 
Heritage Valley Kennedy Hospital courtesy van (ovan)
Part time positions available
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REQUIREMENTS​
  1. Valid drivers license
  2. High school diploma or G.E.D.
PREFERRED
  1. Previous customer service experience preferred
BENEFITS
  1. Competitive starting wage with yearly merit increase
  2. Health, vision, and dental insurance for full time (vision and dental free)
  3. 401(k) plan with company match (anyone who works over 1000 hours/year)
  4. Life and supplemental insurances (full time eligible for free group term life)
  5. 40 hours paid time off (full time)
  6. 40 hours paid vacation, vacation time increases during employment (full time)
  7. Bereavement pay (full time)
  8. $100 yearly uniform allowance (full time)
*pay discussed upon application
DISPATCHER
Full Time and Part Time Positions Available
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REQUIREMENTS​
  1. Valid drivers license
  2. High school diploma or G.E.D.
  3. Act 33 and 34 clearances
PREFERRED 
  1. Previous dispatch experience
  2. PA certified EMT
  3. AHA BLS for the healthcare provider (or equivalent)
  4. EVOC
  5. Previous customer service experience
Benefits
  1. Competitive starting wage with yearly merit increase
  2. Health, vision, and dental insurance for full time (vision and dental free)
  3. 401(k) plan with company match (anyone who works over 1000 hours/year)
  4. Life and supplemental insurances (full time eligible for free group term life)
  5. 40 hours paid time off (full time)
  6. 40 hours paid vacation, vacation time increases during employment (full time)
  7. Bereavement pay (full time)
  8. $100 yearly uniform allowance (full time)
​*pay discussed upon application
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
​Full Time and Part Time Positions Available
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REQUIREMENTS 
  1. PA Certified EMT or Nationally Registered EMT with ability to become PA Certified
  2. AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or equivalent)
  3. EVOC
  4. Valid Drivers License
  5. High School Diploma or G.E.D.
  6. Act 33 and 34 Clearances  
PREFERRED 
  1. At least 2 years EMS experience
  2. ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
BENEFITS
  1. Competitive Starting Wage with Yearly Merit Increase
  2. Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for Full Time (Vision and Dental free)
  3. 401(k) Plan with company match (Anyone who works over 1000 hours/year)
  4. Life and Supplemental insurances (Full Time eligible for free Group Term Life)
  5. 40 Hours Paid Time Off (Full Time)
  6. 40 Hours Paid Vacation, Vacation Time Increases During Employment (Full Time)
  7. Bereavement Pay (Full Time)
  8. $100 Yearly Uniform Allowance (Full Time)
​*Pay discussed upon application
Advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT)
Full Time and Part Time Positions Available
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REQUIREMENTS
  1. PA certified AEMT or nationally registered AEMT with ability to become PA certified
  2. AHA BLS for the healthcare provider (or equivalent)
  3. EVOC
  4. Valid drivers license
  5. High school diploma or G.E.D.
  6. ​Act 33 and 34 clearances 
PREFERRED
  1. ACLS, PALS, PHTLS/ITLS
  2. Advanced stroke life support
  3. Advanced burn life support
  4. At least 2 years ems experience
  5. ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
BENEFITS
  1. Competitive starting wage with yearly merit increase
  2. Health, vision, and dental insurance for full time (vision and dental free)
  3. 401(k) plan with company match (anyone who works over 1000 hours/year)
  4. Life and supplemental insurances (full time eligible for free group term life)
  5. 40 hours paid time off (full time)
  6. 40 hours paid vacation, vacation time increases during employment (full time)
  7. Bereavement pay (full time)
  8. $100 yearly uniform allowance (full time)
​*pay discussed upon application
Paramedic
​Full Time and Part Time Positions Available 
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REQUIREMENTS
  1. PA Certified Paramedic or Nationally Registered Paramedic with ability to become PA certified 
  2. ACLS, PALS, PHTLS/ITLS, AHA BLS for the Healthcare Provider (or equivalent)
  3. EVOC
  4. Valid Drivers License
  5. Act 33 and 34 Clearances
PREFERRED
  1. At least 2 years EMS experience
  2. Advanced Stroke Life Support
  3. Advanced Burn Life Support
  4. ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
  5. Current or Previous Medical Command
  6. Bachelor's Degree
BENEFITS
  1. Competitive Starting Wage with Yearly Merit Increase
  2. Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance for Full Time (Vision and Dental free)
  3. 401(k) Plan with company match (Anyone who works over 1000 hours/year)
  4. Life and Supplemental insurances (Full Time eligible for free Group Term Life)
  5. 40 Hours Paid Time Off (Full Time)
  6. 40 Hours Paid Vacation, Vacation Time Increases During Employment (Full Time)
  7. Bereavement Pay (Full Time)
  8. $100 Yearly Uniform Allowance (Full Time)
*Pay discussed upon application
Pre-Hospital registered nurse (PHRN)
​Part Time Positions Available
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REQUIREMENTS
  1. PA certified PHRN 
  2. ACLS, PALS, PHTLS/ITLS, AHA BLS for the healthcare provider (or equivalent)
  3. EVOC
  4. Valid drivers license
  5. Act 33 and 34 clearances
PREFERRED 
  1. At least 2 years ems experience
  2. Advanced stroke life support
  3. Advanced burn life support
  4. ICS 100, 200, 700, 800
  5. Current or previous medical command
  6. Bachelor's degree 
BENEFITS
  1. Competitive starting wage with yearly merit increase
  2. Health, vision, and dental insurance for full time (vision and dental free)
  3. 401(k) plan with company match (anyone who works over 1000 hours/year)
  4. Life and supplemental insurances (full time eligible for free group term life)
  5. 40 hours paid time off (full time)
  6. 40 hours paid vacation, vacation time increases during employment (full time)
  7. Bereavement pay (full time)
  8. $100 yearly uniform allowance (full time)
*pay discussed upon application
Heritage Valley Kennedy Hospital (formerly Ohio Valley Hospital) proudly serves residents in the Kennedy Township, McKee's Rocks and Stowe Township communities. NorthWest EMS is a subsidiary of Heritage Valley Health System.

Visit heritagevalley.org for more information, or call 877-771-4847