Paramedic - Casual

Independence Health System Careers • Clarion, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing emergency and non-emergency advanced life support treatment and transportation in pre-hospital and inter-hospital environments. The Paramedic will work professionally with a variety of people and organizations to deliver care to patients and the community.

Requirements

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent or higher.
• Valid PA Department of Health Certification as an ALS provider, and remain eligible for medical command authorization.
• Maintain current successful course completion at all times in the following programs: Basic Cardiac Life Support; Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Pediatric Advanced Life Support; and Prehospital Trauma/Basic Trauma Life Support.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must not have been convicted within the last four (4) years of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and within the last two (2) years, has not been convicted of reckless driving, or had a driver's license suspended under the point system.
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) completion.
• HAZMAT R&I training within one (1) year of the date of employment.
• Meet all additional requirements as identified by the PA DOH.
• Good customer service skills; able to exhibit cooperative communication with other employees, hospital consumers, and outside organizations who utilize CHEMS.

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-hospital, emergency patient care within the scope of practice of an EMT-Paramedic within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Accurately completes all patient care documentation adequately according to DOH and department guidelines and requirements within a twenty-four hour timeframe.
• Operates emergency vehicles with the Pennsylvania laws governing the operation of such vehicles.
• Performs routine inspections as required, inventory, and maintenance of all patient care equipment.
• Performs station duties as needed and assigned.
• Maintains familiarity with, and follows all rules of the hospital’s policies and procedures as outlined in the administrative and department policy and procedure manuals.
• Agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position and has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law or the standards of conduct to his or her immediate supervisor, the Compliance Officer, or the Chief Executive Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees