Paramedic

Geisinger•Coal Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides pre-hospital advanced life support services in accordance with the Pennsylvania -Emergency Medical Services Act (37-2009) and consistent with related rules, regulations and regional protocols. This role involves responding to dispatches, performing patient assessments, providing patient care, and coordinating with other emergency personnel, all while adhering to safety protocols and maintaining equipment readiness. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program
Basic Life Support Certification
Certified Paramedic
Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator
Valid Driver's License
Communication skills
Preceptor Skills
Teamwork skills

Responsibilities

Responds as dispatched within defined geographic coverage area to enhance community advanced life support services.
Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
Performs patient assessment and obtains historical data; conveys pertinent findings via two-way communications systems to appropriate Medical Commander.
Effects patient care within the scope of practice and in accordance with regional triage, treatment and transfer protocols.
Assumes control position at scene of pre-hospital patient encounter; provides appropriate direction to primary response personnel.
Conducts vehicle and equipment survey at onset of assigned tour and following patient encounters; participates in maintaining preparedness for response.
Performs routine equipment and vehicle checks at the change of each shift and uses proper written documentation.
Completes written report to detail outcome of each dispatch; promptly submits report of each patient encounter at both destination facility and base location.
Participates in the orientation of newly hired personnel.
Provides preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, students accepted from affiliate agency programs and volunteers.
Shares in housekeeping duties along with other crew members.
Responsible for actively participating in patient safety improvement and management program.
Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
Knows and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
Responsible for coordination with local Fire and Rescue personnel in conducting joint Fire and Emergency Medicine Services operations.

Benefits

$7500 Bonus for those who Qualify!
Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance