Emergency Medical Technician - EMT

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) to assess and care for patients, provide basic life support, document patient information and treatment, and transport patients safely. The role is typically performed in a clinical environment and includes operating and driving an ambulance under applicable safety policies and laws. EMTs are offered a $5,000 sign-on bonus, a $2/hour transport premium for day shifts, and a $2/hour shift differential for night shifts. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week and is listed as regular.

The employee must maintain patient confidentiality and respect patient rights, as well as keep the patient environment safe, clean, and well stocked. Employees are accountable for position-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures. Duties listed are representative rather than exhaustive; additional department-specific orientation competencies may be essential.

Geisinger describes its purpose as caring for patients, members, students, employees, and communities, and emphasizes kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. It offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees starting on day one and promotes a collaborative, cooperative, and collegial environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician certification from the State of Pennsylvania.
• Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Communication skills.
• Preceptor skills.
• Teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care.
• Provide emergency care using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Provide basic life support and gather patient data.
• Document patient information, condition, and treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and provide care with respect for patient rights.
• Transport patients in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.
• Operate and drive an ambulance in accordance with applicable safety policies and laws.
• Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus.
• $2/hour transport premium for day shifts.
• $2/hour shift differential for night shifts.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting 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.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO) plan.
• 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 childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED