Paramedic

Geisinger•Berwick, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Emergency Medical Services is seeking a Paramedic to join their team. This role is responsible for providing advanced life support services to the community, responding to dispatches, performing patient assessments, and providing appropriate medical care within the scope of practice. The position involves operating emergency vehicles, maintaining equipment, completing detailed patient reports, and participating in the orientation and training of new personnel. The role also emphasizes patient safety, coordination with local emergency services, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures. This is a regular, full-time position with a scheduled weekly hour of 40.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program
Certified Paramedic
Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator
Valid Driver's License
Communication skills
Preceptor skills
Teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.

Responsibilities

Responds as dispatched within defined geographic coverage area to enhance community advanced life support services.
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
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.