Paramedic

Geisinger; Lys-Haut-Layon; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental and vision benefits starting on day one

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Parental leave

EAP

Voluntary benefits

Care.com membership

Résumé du poste

A healthcare organization is seeking a Paramedic who will respond to emergency calls and enhance community advanced life support services. This position offers a $7500 bonus for qualified candidates and full benefits starting on day one. The ideal candidate must be a certified paramedic with strong patient assessment and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Certified Paramedic is mandatory.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Experience in emergency medical services is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Respond to emergencies within a defined coverage area.
• Provide patient care and assessment according to protocols.
• Coordinate with local Fire and Rescue personnel.
• Maintains equipment and vehicle readiness; completes dispatch reports and documentation.
• Participates in orientation and preceptorship for new personnel; supports patient safety initiatives.

Connaissances

Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operation

Basic Life Support

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Formation

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Paramedic

Valid Driver's License

Description du poste

Overview

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Job Summary: Paramedics are offered a $7500 bonus for those who qualify.

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

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a 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.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).

Experience: Certification(s) and License(s) as listed below.

Certifications/Licenses: Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator, Basic Life Support Certification, Certified Paramedic, Valid Driver's License.

About Geisinger values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Caring for patients, members, students, Geisinger family and communities. KINDNESS, EXCELLENCE, LEARNING, INNOVATION, SAFETY. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.