Emergency Medical Technician/EMT Prehospital (Part-Time) Hershey Division - Life Lion EMS

Cardinal Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for their Hershey Medical Center to provide vital emergency response and patient transport services. This role involves following protocols for patient care management, ensuring quality service to the community while working in a dynamic environment filled with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Basic life support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified.
• Current EMT certification in PA or eligible for reciprocity.
• HazMat Awareness Training and NIMS required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and assess patients under protocol.
• Transport patients with detailed documentation.
• Assist Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) providers.

Skills

Patient Assessment

BLS Certification

Emergency Response

Education

Certification as EMT

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Hours: 12
Recruiter Contact : Denisse Rosado at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible to respond to emergencies, assess patients; provide treatment in accordance with PA DOH Basic Life Support 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):

• Basic life support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Program CPR/AED certified.
  
• Current certification as an EMT in the Commonwealth of PA or eligible for and completion of reciprocity if certified in another state.
  
• Valid Driver's license 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.

For more information: About Us | Careers | Penn State Health

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.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

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 description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [e-mail] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Teamster Equivalent (PT/PRN)