Emergency Medical Technician - EMT

Cardinal Health; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks Emergency Medical Technicians to deliver essential care and support for patients in various settings. This role involves assessing patients, operating emergency vehicles, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Offering competitive compensation including a $5,000 bonus, comprehensive benefits start on day one. Ideal candidates will hold EMT certification and demonstrate dedication to patient care and safety.

Benefits

Full benefits from day one

Generous paid time off plan

Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Requires valid driver's license and EMT certification.
• Experience as Emergency Medical Technician preferred.
• Compliance with various safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and document patient information.
• Transport patients following safety procedures.
• Provide emergency care and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Patient Care

Emergency Response

Patient Confidentiality

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Job description

Job Summary: $5,000 Bonus to those who qualify PLUS transport premium and Shift Dif! Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

1. Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
2. Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
3. Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
4. Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
5. 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
6. Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
7. Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
8. MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
9. 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
10. 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.
11. Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

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

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

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

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. 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 of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.