EMT Emergency Medical Technician - Life Lion Lancaster

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Tuition Discount

Full Benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health Life Lion Lancaster is seeking an EMT to respond to emergencies, assess patients and provide treatment in line with PA DOH BLS standards. The role includes patient transport and assisting ALS providers, with comprehensive documentation.

Qualified candidates will hold PA EMT certification (or reciprocity), AHA BLS, a valid driver’s license, EMSVO within 30 days, HazMat awareness, and NIMS training within 30 days. Sign-on bonus and tuition assistance are offered.

Qualifications

• EMT in PA or eligible for reciprocity if certified in another state.
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license or PA license eligibility.
• EMSVO certification within 30 days of start date.
• HazMat awareness and NIMS 100/200/700/800 within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and assess patients on scene.
• Provide treatment per PA DOH BLS curriculum and transport patients.
• Assist ALS providers with patient care and documentation.
• Perform non-emergency medical transports using ambulances and wheelchairs vans.

Skills

AHA BLS

EMT Certification

Driver's license

EMSVO certification

HazMat Awareness

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Education

PA EMT Certification

Job description

EMT Emergency Medical Technician - Life Lion Lancaster

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

**$3,500 Sign-On Bonus - eligible to those that qualify**

Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Varied
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:12
Recruiter Contact: Denisse M. 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):

• AHA BLS required within 6 months of hire.
• 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.

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.

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.

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 posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employerand does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.