Curwensville, Pa 

Rescue Hose & Ladder Company

The Rescue Hose and Ladder Co. Ambulance Service (RHL) is seeking both full and part time, qualified individuals to become valued members of our team!

RHL provides 911 ALS, IALS, and BLS coverage to seven municipalities in Clearfield County, as well as providing ALS intercepting and mutual aid to surround services, including but not limited to: Clearfield EMS, Dubois EMS, AmServ DuSan, Houtzdale-Ramey EMS, Madera EMS, Irvona EMS, Mahaffey EMS, Brady Township EMS.

If you enjoy serving your community, have a strong desire to help save lives, want to work in a fast-paced environment, then this is the place for you. RHL constantly strives to be on the cutting edge of advancements, and our providers get many experiences unmatched by most EMS systems.

Other Duties: 

• Must be willing to work with other employees, volunteers, general public and other Public Safety Organizations.​
  
• ​Should display a positive attitude in the leadership of others and in the teaching of others in the E.M.S. field.
  
• ​​Must have tact and sympathy in dealing with a variety of types of patients.
  
• ​Courtesy, cooperation, tact and poise are required at all times. 
  
• Must be willing to provide all types of services offered by RHL, be it  emergency or non-emergency ambulance calls, water rescue details, public relations details, or other calls for service or assigned tasks. 
  

If you are looking for a family-oriented, exciting, and supportive place to work, RHL is the place for you! Click the link below to be directed to our Application. Fill it out completely, and someone will be in touch soon! 

Job Duties: 

• Answer ambulance dispatches, calmly, efficiently and promptly. Must use diplomacy and tact at all times and be courteous and polite to patients, relatives and friends.
  
• ​Administer treatment to the patient at the scene and in route to the hospital in accordance with the training set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the designated service medical director. 
  
• Operate an emergency vehicle at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with established guidelines set forth in the Rescue Hose and Ladder Co. Ambulance Service Policy and Procedure Manual.
  
• ​Complete patient care forms, insurance forms, and evaluation forms on all routine and emergency calls in a competent and timely fashion. 
  
• ​Perform other related duties as may be assigned or required to meet emergency situations.
  
• Assist other public safety agencies as required.
  
• Be familiar with or comfortable learning the proper use the online systems such as:  ZOLL emsCharts, CadView, and Planit​
  

Positions Available: 

• ALS Providers: 
  • ​Paramedic, PHRN, PHPE, PHP
    
• ​Intermediate Providers: 
  
  • ​AEMT
    
• ​Basic Providers: 
  
  • ​Emergency Medical Technicians
    

* Applicants without these certifications will be considered. Certifications will be required by 90 days of employment. 

Work Schedule: 8, 16, and 24 hour shifts available. 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a schedules. 

Rescue Hose and Ladder Co

Ambulance Service Careers

Wages and Benefits: 

• Hourly Salary is based on experience. 
  • Call for more information. 
• Other Benefits for Full-Time may include, but not limited to: 
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Personal Time
  • Select Health Plans
  • Simple IRA

Educational Qualifications:

• All Providers: 
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Must have and maintain current EMT/Paramedic Certification in Pennsylvania (or be PA eligible)
  • Must have and maintain current BLS Provider certification. 
    
  • Must have and maintain a current Drivers License.
  • TQ PA Train Course*
    

• ALS Providers Only
  • ​ACLS certification
    
  • PALS certification
    
  • ​PHTLS or ITLS Certification*
    
  • ​Excited Delirium PA Train Course*

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Other Qualifications: 

• Be 18 years of age by start date. 
  
• Hazmat Awareness*
  
• NIMS 100, 200, 700*
  
• State Police - Criminal Background Check
  
• Child Abuse - Background Check
  
• FBI Fingerprint Background Check
  
• 2021 Protocol Updates*
  
• Water Rescue Awareness*
  
• Landing Zone Awareness*
  
• Must be familiar and able to comply with all Act 37 Rules and Regulations regarding operation of an emergency vehicle and Pre-Hospital EMS Personnel. ​
  
• Must be eligible to receive and maintain Medical Command Privileges.