Emergency Medical Technician - Per Diem

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to patient care and community well-being. This role involves providing essential emergency medical services, including patient evaluation and basic life support, while ensuring a safe and respectful environment. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values kindness, excellence, and innovation, making a significant impact in the lives of patients and the community. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Collaborative work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license and EMT certification.
• Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients to determine necessary care and provide emergency treatment.
• Document patient information and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Emergency Care Techniques

Basic Life Support

Patient Documentation

Confidentiality Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Tools

Ambulance

Job description

Job Summary: Provides basic life support and operates vehicles in accordance with the Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Act 37 and consistent with related rules, regulations, and regional protocols.

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: Certification(s) and License(s): Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body; Certified Emergency Medical Technician - State of Pennsylvania; 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. 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 of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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 their protected veteran status.