Paramedic

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

21d

About The Position

The Paramedic responds to dispatched calls within a defined geographic coverage area to provide community advanced life support services. The role assesses patients, obtains historical information, communicates pertinent findings to the appropriate Medical Commander, and delivers care within the scope of practice and applicable regional protocols. At pre-hospital scenes, the Paramedic assumes control and provides direction to primary response personnel, and coordinates joint operations with local Fire and Rescue personnel. The position includes maintaining vehicle and equipment readiness through surveys and routine checks, documenting dispatches and patient encounters, and helping prepare newly hired personnel, students, and volunteers through orientation and preceptorships. The Paramedic also shares housekeeping duties and participates in patient safety programs, including identifying potential hazards, completing required education, and reporting serious events and incidents. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is regular, non-exempt, and scheduled for 40 hours per week on a rotating shift.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Respond to dispatches within the defined geographic coverage area to provide community advanced life support services.
Abide by Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
Assess patients, obtain historical data, and communicate pertinent findings via two-way communications systems to the appropriate Medical Commander.
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 direct primary response personnel as appropriate.
Conduct vehicle and equipment surveys at the start of assigned tours and after patient encounters; participate in maintaining response readiness.
Perform routine vehicle and equipment checks at each shift change and complete proper written documentation.
Complete a written report for each dispatch and promptly submit patient encounter reports at the destination facility and base location.
Participate in orienting newly hired personnel.
Provide assigned preceptorships for new personnel, students from affiliate agency programs, and volunteers.
Share housekeeping duties with other crew members.
Participate actively in patient safety improvement and management programs.
Identify processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors or adverse events.
Follow applicable organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Participate in required patient safety education and other activities intended to improve safety.
Promptly report serious events and incidents according to established hospital policy and procedure.
Coordinate with local Fire and Rescue personnel on 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 starting on the first day of hire, including healthcare benefits, vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
On-the-job training and education.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Employee referral incentive program.