EMT Emergency Medical Technician - Life Lion Lancaster
Penn State Health•Lancaster, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The EMT responds to emergencies, assesses patients, and provides treatment in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Health Basic Life Support standard curriculum. The EMT transports patients according to established protocols and assists Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) providers with patient care management. The role also includes routine non-emergency medical transports using ambulances and wheelchair vans, with complete and appropriate documentation.
Requirements
- AHA BLS certification required within six months of hire.
- Current EMT certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or eligibility for and completion of reciprocity if certified in another state.
- Valid driver's license, or eligibility for a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania driver's license if licensed out of state.
- PA DOH EMSVO certification required within 30 days of the start date.
- HazMat Awareness Training and NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 required within 30 days of the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Six months of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergencies and assess patients.
- Provide treatment in accordance with the PA DOH Basic Life Support standard curriculum.
- Transport patients according to established protocols.
- Assist Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) providers with patient care management.
- Perform routine non-emergency medical transports using ambulances and wheelchair vans.
- Complete appropriate documentation.
Benefits
- 50% Penn State tuition discount beginning January 1, 2027, for eligible full-time employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children; applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.
- $3,500 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants who qualify.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
- Employee wellness programs and fitness discounts, including University Fitness Center and Peloton.
- Generous paid time off and personal time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Retirement benefits.
- Extended Illness Bank.
- Life insurance.
- Identity theft protection.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- PAWS UP employee recognition program.
- Employee-exclusive concierge service for scheduling.
- Learning and Organizational Development resources and Virtual Benefits Orientation.
- Shift differential pay may be available under company policy or union contract.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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