Paramedic - West - Full-Time - Day/Evening/Night

Wellspan Health • Chambersburg, PA

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About The Position

The position is a full-time role working 40 hours weekly in Chambersburg, ALS MICU, from 0700 to 1900 on a platoon rotation. The primary responsibility is to respond to EMS calls and perform various functions related to the care and treatment of patients suffering from urgent and emergent disease and/or injury states, in accordance with the appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols as per the PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1 year of experience in a busy 911 system.
• Certified Paramedic or Certified Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse upon hire.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification upon hire.
• Valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
• Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
• Medical Command Authorization upon hire.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC) upon hire.
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 - Hazardous Materials Awareness upon hire.
• Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Responds to EMS calls and observes safety policies.
• Operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors, and administers I.V. fluids.
• Provides health care instruction/education to patients and family members.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.
• Responds to emergency calls as a single Advanced Life Support Provider.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
• Assesses and interprets patient age-specific data and provides appropriate, age-specific treatment.
• Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Complies with all applicable safety regulations and participates in safety education programs.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers and fosters teamwork.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Short-term disability.
• Education assistance.
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay.
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs.
• Caregiver support via Wellthy.
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED