EMT Prehospital - Life Lion EMS Berks County

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $3,500

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center is seeking an EMT Prehospital to respond to emergencies, assess patients, and provide care in line with PA DOH Basic Life Support standards. The role includes transporting patients and supporting ALS providers, with documentation and safety as priorities.

This full-time position in Reading, PA requires EMT eligibility, BLS, a valid PA driver’s license, and completion of required EMS training. Sign-on bonus available and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 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 operate an EMS vehicle in PA.
• Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Training within two months.
• PA DOH EMSVO eligibility within two months.
• Hazmat Awareness Training within 30 days; NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800) within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies, assess patients and provide treatment per PA DOH BLS standards.
• Transport patients using ambulances and wheelchairs vans with proper documentation.
• Assist Advance Life Support providers in patient care management.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Emergency response

Ambulatory patient transport

Education

AHA BLS certification

Pennsylvania EMT certification eligibility

Hazmat Awareness Training

NIMS 100/200/700/800

EMT certification eligibility

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

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

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Varied

Hours: 12

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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 Employer and 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.

Union: Teamsters Local 776

Position EMT Prehospital - Life Lion EMS Berks County

Location US:PA:Reading | EMS | Full Time