AEMT - Advanced Emergency Medical Technician

Geisinger•Berwick, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) responds to requests within an assigned work area and provides Basic Life Support-level patient care. The role includes following Pennsylvania motor vehicle laws and using seatbelts whenever the vehicle is in motion. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, with responsibility for meeting job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures. The AEMT helps maintain response readiness by surveying the vehicle and equipment at the start of an assigned shift and after each patient transport, and by participating in vehicle cleaning as needed. The role may also support orientation and preceptorship for new personnel, Emergency Medical Residents, students from affiliate agency programs, and volunteers. AEMTs participate in patient-safety improvement and management activities, identify processes or systems that could lead to errors or adverse events, complete required safety education, and promptly report serious events and incidents according to established policy. Additional competencies and skills identified during department-specific orientation are considered essential to the position. The position offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus, a $2-per-hour transport premium for day shifts, and a $2-per-hour shift differential for night shifts. Full-time and part-time positions are offered healthcare benefits beginning on day one.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Respond to requests in the assigned work area.
Abide by Pennsylvania motor vehicle laws and use seatbelts whenever the vehicle is in motion.
Provide Basic Life Support-level patient care.
Survey the vehicle and equipment at the outset 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 assigned preceptorships 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 or adverse events.
Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
Participate in required patient-safety education and other activities intended to improve patient safety.
Promptly report serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus.
$2-per-hour transport premium for day shifts.
$2-per-hour shift differential for night shifts.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on day one.
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- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
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.