Paramedic

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

3d • 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 assesses patients, obtains historical information, communicates pertinent findings to the Medical Commander, and provides care within the scope of practice and applicable regional protocols. The Paramedic may assume control at pre-hospital scenes and direct primary response personnel. The position also includes equipment and vehicle readiness, documentation, personnel orientation and preceptorship, housekeeping, patient-safety activities, and coordination with local Fire and Rescue personnel. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Geisinger lists a $7,500 bonus, shift differentials as worked, relocation assistance, and benefits starting on the first day of hire. The role is based at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. Scheduled weekly hours are 40, with a rotating shift.

Requirements

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

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 communicate pertinent findings to the Medical Commander using two-way communications systems.
• Provide patient care within the scope of practice and according to regional triage, treatment, and transfer protocols.
• Assume control at pre-hospital patient encounters and provide appropriate direction to primary response personnel.
• Conduct vehicle and equipment surveys at the beginning of assigned tours and following patient encounters, and help maintain response readiness.
• Perform routine vehicle and equipment checks at each shift change and complete required written documentation.
• Complete written reports detailing dispatch outcomes and promptly submit patient-encounter reports to the destination facility and base location.
• Participate in orientation for newly hired personnel and provide assigned preceptorships for new personnel, affiliate-program students, and volunteers.
• Share housekeeping duties with other crew members.
• Participate in patient-safety improvement and management programs; identify processes or systems that could lead to errors or adverse events.
• Follow applicable organizational and departmental policies and procedures, and participate in required patient-safety education and improvement activities.
• Promptly report serious events and incidents according to 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 day one of hire, including healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions, vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• 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 growth and advancement opportunities.
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
• Employee referral incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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