ALS PARAMEDIC

Temple Health – Temple University Health System; Huntingdon Valley (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health – Temple University Health System is seeking a dedicated transport nurse/paramedic leader for the Huntingdon Valley area. The role oversees total patient care on a rotating transport shift, ensuring safety, documentation, and quality care for interfacility movements.

The position requires an EMT-paramedic with ALS and related licenses, plus experience in critical care transport. A high school diploma is required, with preferred associates or bachelor’s degrees.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate's Degree preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and evaluate total patient care on a transport shift.
• Orient, train, and manage transport personnel.
• Coordinate with other shifts for continuity of care and education.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree Preferred

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Job description

Category

Clinical Services

Job Location

445 Shady Lane, Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, United States

Tracking Code

264844

Weekly Hours

36.00

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Rotating

Under limited supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total patient care and functions in the transport environment on a particular shift, in accordance with established corporate philosophy. Orients, trains, and manages transport personnel. Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care; maintains positive relations with referring and receiving departments and nursing units; participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills of personnel. Must be eligible for medical command in the Commonwealth of PA.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Associate's Degree Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience

• 1 year experience performing critical care interfacility transport Preferred
• 3 years experience (minimum 4000 hours) in 911 or equivalent environment as an EMTParamedic Preferred

Licenses

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required
• Basic Life Support Required
• Paramedic Certification Required
• Drivers License Required
• EMS Vehicle Operator Required
• Critical Care Paramedic Cert Preferred
• Natl Reg. Emergency Med Techs Preferred
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Preferred
• Pediatric Adv. Life Support Preferred