EMT Emergency Medical Technician Prehospital Hershey Division - Life Lion EMS

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health seeks an EMT for its Hershey division. The role involves responding to emergencies, assessing and treating patients, and transporting individuals according to established protocols. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent and must complete certifications within specified timeframes. Outstanding benefits accompany this full-time position including medical, dental, and dedicated training opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AHA BLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Driver’s license required and eligible to operate an EMS vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and assess patients.
• Provide treatment in accordance with PA DOH Basic Life Support standards.
• Transport patients following established protocols.

Skills

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Basic Life Support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AHA BLS Certification

Eligibility for Pennsylvania EMT certification

Job description

EMT Emergency Medical Technician Prehospital Hershey Division - Life Lion EMS

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

• $3,500.00 sign-on with one year commitment***
  
  

• $3,500.00 sign-on with one year commitment***
  
  

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Varied

Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: 12-hour shifts

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):

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AHA BLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania EMT certification required.
• Valid Driver’s license required and eligible to operation an EMS vehicle in the Commonwealth of PA required.
• Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Training program required within two (2) months of date of hire.
• PA DOH EMSVO eligibility required within two (2) months of date of hire.
• Hazmat Awareness Training must be obtained within 30 days of start date. 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 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.

Union: Teamsters Local 776

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Penn State Health by 2x

Get notified about new Emergency Medical Technician jobs in Hershey, PA.

Medical Scribe - CIS - Harrisburg (Full Time)

EMT Emergency Medical Technician Advanced Teamsters - VARIED SHIFTS - Life Lion EMS Berks County

Emergency Medical Technician/EMT Prehospital (Per Diem) Hershey Division - Life Lion EMS

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.