Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - AEMT

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated professionals to join their team in providing essential patient care. This role involves responding to requests in a clinical environment, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and participating in patient safety improvement programs. The organization values a diverse and inclusive workplace, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, a competitive 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and are looking for a supportive environment to grow your career, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Adoption assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid military leave

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Must provide Basic Life Support level of patient care.
• Familiar with organizational and departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests in assigned work area and provides patient care.
• Participates in patient safety improvement and management program.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Patient Care

Emergency Medical Services

Job description

• Responds to requests in assigned work area.
• Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
• All personnel must use seatbelts when vehicle is in motion.
• Provides Basic Life Support level of patient care.
• Assists with routine vehicle and equipment survey which is conducted at outset of assigned shift and after each patient transport encounter; participates in maintaining preparedness for response in assigned work area and participates in exterior and interior washing as required.
• Participates in the orientation of new hires as applicable.
• Provides preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, Emergency Medical Residents, and students accepted from affiliate agency programs and volunteers.
• Participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
• Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
• Familiar with 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.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment with three medical plan options, including flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage paid for by the company.
• A competitive 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions beginning on your first day of employment.
• A generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000/year.
• Access to the MyHealth Rewards wellness program, which helps you improve your health and earn incentives.
• Support for families, including adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave, and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. That's why we offer several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which provide opportunities for you to network and develop professionally. Our ERGs are open to all employees and are formed around common identities.

To learn more about our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.paperturn-view.com/radancy-geis/135344-geisinger-2023-benefits-general?pid=MzA300191&v=1.1