Paramedic Per Diem

Geisinger•Tremont, PA

7d•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. The role involves responding to dispatched calls, performing patient assessments, providing care within the scope of practice, and coordinating with other emergency personnel. The position also includes vehicle and equipment maintenance, detailed reporting, and participation in the orientation and training of new personnel and students. A key aspect of the role is actively participating in patient safety improvement and management programs, identifying potential errors, and adhering to organizational policies and procedures. Coordination with local Fire and Rescue personnel for joint operations is also a responsibility. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the individual is accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Certified Paramedic - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body

Nice To Haves

Communication
Preceptor Skills
Teamwork

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.