Paramedic

Geisinger • Berwick, PA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Emergency Medical Services is seeking a Paramedic to respond to dispatches within a defined geographic coverage area to enhance community advanced life support services. This role involves patient assessment, providing care within the scope of practice, and directing pre-hospital personnel. The Paramedic will also be responsible for vehicle and equipment checks, documentation, participating in the orientation and preceptorship of new personnel and students, and sharing in housekeeping duties. A key aspect of this role is actively participating in the patient safety improvement and management program, 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.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Certified Paramedic
• Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator
• Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Preceptor 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

• Shift differentials as worked- $4 weekday eve/nights, $2 weekend days, $5 weekend eve/nights
• Relocation assistance
• Benefits starting day 1 of hire
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree