Paramedic

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic responds to dispatches within a defined geographic coverage area to support community advanced life support services. The role assesses patients, gathers historical information, communicates relevant findings to the appropriate Medical Commander, and provides care within the scope of practice and applicable regional protocols. At pre-hospital scenes, the Paramedic assumes control and directs primary response personnel as appropriate.

The position includes checking and maintaining vehicles and equipment, documenting vehicle and equipment checks, and submitting reports for dispatches and patient encounters. The Paramedic also participates in onboarding and precepting new personnel, students, and volunteers; shares housekeeping duties; coordinates joint operations with local Fire and Rescue personnel; and supports patient safety programs, including identifying risks and promptly reporting serious events and incidents. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Certified Paramedic credential.
• Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator credential.
• Valid driver's license.
• Communication skills.
• Preceptor skills.
• Teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Respond to dispatches within the defined geographic coverage area to provide community advanced life support services.
• Abide by Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
• Assess patients, obtain historical data, and communicate pertinent findings to the appropriate Medical Commander using two-way communications systems.
• Provide patient care within the scope of practice and in accordance with regional triage, treatment, and transfer protocols.
• Assume control at pre-hospital patient encounters and provide appropriate direction to primary response personnel.
• Survey vehicles and equipment at the beginning of assigned tours and after patient encounters, and help maintain response readiness.
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment checks at each shift change and document them appropriately.
• Complete written reports for dispatch outcomes and promptly submit reports of patient encounters at the destination facility and base location.
• Participate in orientation of newly hired personnel and provide assigned preceptorships for new personnel, affiliate-program students, and volunteers.
• Share housekeeping duties with other crew members.
• Participate in patient safety improvement and management programs, identify processes or systems that could lead to errors or adverse events, and follow applicable policies and procedures.
• Participate in required patient safety education and other activities to improve patient safety.
• Promptly report serious events and incidents according to hospital policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with local Fire and Rescue personnel on joint Fire and Emergency Medical Services operations.

Benefits

• Up to $7,500 bonus.
• Shift differentials as worked: $4 for weekday evenings/nights, $2 for weekend days, and $5 for weekend evenings/nights.
• Relocation assistance.
• Benefits starting on the first day of hire.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• On-the-job training and education.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Healthcare benefits, including vision and dental coverage and domestic partner coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed