Advanced EMT - Life Lion Lancaster

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Advanced EMT to respond to emergencies, assess patients, provide treatment under PA DOH standards, and transport patients in ambulances or wheelchairs vans.

The role requires AHA BLS within 6 months, PA EMSVO, HazMat/NIMS, and a valid PA driver's license; 12-hour shifts; full-time; sign-on bonus of $3,500; and opportunities to grow within an award-winning health system.

Qualifications

• AHA BLS within six (6) months of hire.
• Current PA Advanced EMT certification or reciprocity eligibility if certified in another state.
• Valid driver's license or eligibility for PA driver's license if out of state.
• PA DOH EMSVO certification within 30 days of start date.
• HazMat Awareness Training and NIMS (100/200/700/800) within 30 days of start date.
• Must obtain Medical Command within 90 days of start date.
• Six (6) months EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies, assess patients, and provide treatment per PA EMT standards.
• Transport patients according to established protocols.
• Assist Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) providers with patient care management.
• Complete all required documentation after transports.

Skills

AHA BLS

PA Advanced EMT Certification

Driver's license

PA DOH EMSVO Certification

HazMat Awareness Training

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Medical Command Authorization

Job description

$3,500 Sign-On Bonus - eligible to those that qualify

Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Varied
Hours:12 hour shifts
Recruiter Contact: Denisse M. Rosado at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible to respond to emergencies, assess patients; provide treatment in accordance with PA DOH Basic & Advanced EMT standard curriculum. Also responsible to transport patients according to established protocols and assist Advance Life Support (Paramedic) providers with patient care management. Must perform non-emergency routine medical transports utilizing ambulances and wheelchairs vans and follow up with complete appropriate documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• AHA BLS required within six (6) months of hire.
• Current certification as an Advanced EMT in the Commonwealth of PA or eligible for and completion of reciprocity if certified in another state.
• Valid Driver's license required or eligible for a Commonwealth of PA driver's license if out of state.
• PA DOH EMSVO certification within 30 days of start date.
• HazMat Awareness Training and NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800) required within 30 days of start date.
• Must obtain Medical Command within 90 days of start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Six (6) months of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LIFE LION?

Life Lion offers 24/7 emergency medical services (EMS) and 911 response to numerous municipalities throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lebanon, York, Lancaster, and Berks counties. The Life Lion team includes paramedics, emergency medical technicians, nurses, physicians, pilots, dispatchers, and mechanics who are highly trained to deliver lifesaving services – including advanced and basic life support. Our team also prepares patients for the level of care they’ll need once they arrive at the hospital. Our Critical Care staff members are among the most highly trained clinicians in the nation. They attend countless hours of continuing education and attend advanced clinical rotations so they can provide the same level of critical care in the out-of-hospital environment during transport.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

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