AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Geisinger•Berwick, PA

About The Position

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician responds to requests in the assigned work area and provides Basic Life Support-level patient care. The role includes following Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws and ensuring seatbelts are used whenever the vehicle is in motion. The AEMT assists with routine vehicle and equipment surveys at the start of assigned shifts and after patient transports, helps maintain response readiness, and participates in vehicle washing as needed. The position may involve orienting new hires and precepting new personnel, Emergency Medical Residents, students from affiliate agency programs, and volunteers. The AEMT also participates in patient-safety improvement and management activities, identifies processes or systems that could lead to errors or adverse events, follows applicable organizational and departmental policies, completes required patient-safety education, and promptly reports serious events and incidents. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. This is a regular position with 40 scheduled weekly hours at Geisinger Emergency Medical Services in Berwick. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, along with a $2-per-hour transport premium for day shifts and a $2-per-hour shift differential for nights. Full benefits are available starting on day one.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certification.
Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator credential.
Communication skills.
Preceptor skills.
Teamwork.

Responsibilities

Respond to requests in the assigned work area.
Abide by Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws and ensure seatbelts are used whenever the vehicle is in motion.
Provide Basic Life Support-level patient care.
Assist with routine vehicle and equipment surveys at the start of the assigned shift and after each patient transport.
Help maintain response readiness in the assigned work area and participate in exterior and interior vehicle washing as required.
Participate in orientation of new hires as applicable.
Provide preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, Emergency Medical Residents, students from affiliate agency programs, and volunteers.
Participate in patient-safety improvement and management programs.
Identify processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
Participate in required patient-safety education and other activities designed to improve patient safety.
Promptly report serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus.
$2-per-hour transport premium for day shifts.
$2-per-hour shift differential for nights.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one, with three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with the ability to accrue time quickly.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.