West Deer EMS is a proud team of experienced EMS professional and we are looking for new providers to join our team. Please click here to download our application and apply for any of the positions below.

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Paramedic – Full Time (Updated 4/18/2024) Part Time Casual or Part Time Regular

Advanced EMT – Full Time (Updated 4/18/2024) Part Time Casual or Part Time Regular

Emergency Medical Technician – Part Time Casual or Part Time Regular.

West Deer EMS provides emergency services to the 17,000 residents and the businesses of West Deer Township and Indiana Township, as well as providing mutual aid to surrounding communities in Allegheny & Butler Counties. We are a growing ambulance service looking for enthusiastic and professional EMS providers. Emergency calls are a majority of our call volume. We do a low volume number of non emergency transports for the residents of our service area. We also have PR Events, Special Event standbys for sporting events, and, new starting in 2024, providing medical coverage during concerts at No Offseason Sports Complex. Both the special events and concert coverage have increased special pay rates.

Emergency Medical Technicians are required to have the following credentials: valid PA DOH EMT Certification with EMSVO, Healthcare Provider CPR, EVOC or equivalent, and a valid PA driver’s license.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians are required to have the following credentials: current, valid PA DOH AEMT license, Healthcare Provider CPR, EVOC, valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, PHTLS or ITLS and should be in good standing with their Medical Command facility.

Paramedics are required to have the following credentials: current, valid PA DOH Paramedic license, BCLS, ACLS, PALS, EVOC, PHTLS or ITLS, valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, and should be in good standing with their Medical Command facility.

Previous emergency field experience is preferred. Pay rate would be discussed during the interview process. A variety of shifts are available, including 8, 16, and 24-hour shifts.

We have again increased our starting rates and experience is considered when discussing pay. A comprehensive benefits package is provided for all full-time employees. All staff have the option of a 401k program. We also offer short term disability, injury and sickness polices, as well as life insurance for all full time and regular part time staff. Tuition assistance for our employees who want to wish to take higher level certification schooling is also available. In addition, we carry several different employee assistance programs and employee discount programs.

You bring your skills, training, and experience and we will provide you with an exceptional work environment. WDEMS personnel are equipped with the best equipment available. This includes Zoll X-Series monitors, McGrath video laryngoscopes, Stryker Power Cots with power load systems, Lucas CPR Device, ELK Cushion Lifts, emsCharts, the Handtevy pediatric system, and more.

Come join us and work with some of the best providers Allegheny County has to offer!