EMT Emergency Medical Technician Prehospital Hershey Division - VARIED SHIFTS - Life Lion EMS

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as an EMT in Hershey, PA. This role involves responding to emergencies, patient assessment, and transportation. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of $3,500

Evening Shift Differential

Night Shift Differential

Employee Wellness Programs

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must perform non-emergency routine medical transports.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania EMT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to respond to emergencies and assess patients.
• Provide treatment in accordance with PA DOH Basic Life Support standards.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Emergency Medical Technician

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

EMT Emergency Medical Technician Prehospital Hershey Division - VARIED SHIFTS - Life Lion EMS

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• $3,500 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*
  
  

• $3,500 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*
  
  

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.
• Basic life support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Program CPR/AED certified required.
• 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

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