Paramedic

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic responds to dispatched calls within a defined geographic coverage area to provide community advanced life support services. The role performs patient assessments, communicates findings to the appropriate Medical Commander, delivers care within the scope of practice and established protocols, and directs primary response personnel at pre-hospital scenes. The Paramedic maintains readiness of assigned vehicles and equipment, documents dispatches and patient encounters, and works with local Fire and Rescue personnel on joint operations. The position also supports orientation and preceptorship of new personnel, students, and volunteers, and shares crew housekeeping duties. The role is accountable for patient safety, reporting serious events and incidents, and following applicable organizational and departmental policies. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

This is a regular position at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, with rotating shifts and 40 scheduled hours per week. Geisinger offers up to a $7,500 bonus, shift differentials as worked, relocation assistance, and benefits beginning on the first day of hire. Benefits and support include a 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions, wellness resources, on-the-job training, professional growth opportunities, mentorship, and employee resource groups. Geisinger emphasizes collaboration, safety, kindness, excellence, learning, and innovation.

Requirements

• Graduate from a specialty training program.
• Certified Paramedic certification.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification.
• Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Communication skills.
• Preceptor skills.
• Teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to dispatches within the defined geographic coverage area to provide advanced life support services.
• Abide by Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
• Assess patients, obtain historical data, and convey 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 start of assigned tours and following patient encounters, and help maintain readiness for response.
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment checks at each shift change and complete proper written documentation.
• Complete a written report documenting the outcome of each dispatch and promptly submit reports of patient encounters at the destination facility and base location.
• Participate in the orientation of newly hired personnel and provide assigned preceptorships for new personnel, affiliate-program students, and volunteers.
• Share housekeeping duties with other crew members.
• Actively participate in patient safety improvement and management programs; identify processes or systems that could lead to errors or adverse events.
• Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
• Participate in required patient safety education and other activities intended to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
• Promptly report serious events and incidents according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Coordinate with local Fire and Rescue personnel to conduct joint Fire and Emergency Medicine 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 beginning 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 opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.

What This Job Offers

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