Emergency Medical Technician - EMT

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Shift differentials $2/hr

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) withGeisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Wellness program

EAP

Job summary

Geisinger in Pennsylvania seeks an Emergency Medical Technician to perform patient assessments, deliver emergency care, and document care while transporting patients according to protocol. The role emphasizes BLS and adherence to patient rights and safety standards.

Starting rates are available with a $5,000 bonus, plus $2/hour day shift transport premium and $2/hour night shift differential. Full benefits begin on day one for eligible positions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• BLS certification required; EMT certification required (PA).

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care.
• Provide patients with emergency care using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Provide basic life support and gather patient data.
• Document patient information, condition, and treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and respect patient rights.
• Transport patients per policies and procedures.
• Operate and drive ambulance in compliance with safety policies and laws.

Skills

Emergency care

Basic life support

Patient transport

Documentation

Ambulance operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

• Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care.
• Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Provide basic life support and gather patient data.
• Document patient information, condition, and treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights.
• Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.
• Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws.

Job Duties

• Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care.
• Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Provide basic life support and gather patient data.
• Document patient information, condition, and treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights.
• Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.
• Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws.

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.

Position Details

$$ New EMT starting rates!

$5000 Bonus

$2/hour dayshift transport premium

$2/hour night shift differential

Full benefits (medical, 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) with employer contribution
• 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

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator - Default Issuing Body; Certified Emergency Medical Technician - State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.