Flight Paramedic Critical Care - Life Lion

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Flight Paramedic for the Life Lion critical care team. You will autonomously provide critical care support during scene responses and interfacility transports by air or ground, under established protocols.

Requires 5 years ALS paramedic 911 experience, PA paramedic credential, and NIMS 100/200/700/800; FP-C within one year. Shifts are 12 hours with night differential and transport differential.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience required.
• Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) 911 experience required.
• Valid Paramedic credential within the Commonwealth of PA; NR-P must obtain PA credential.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 required.
• Paramedics must obtain FP-C within one (1) year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Autonomously provide Critical Care Life Support and/or stabilization of adult and pediatric patients for scene responses and inter-hospital transports using air or ground units.
• Collaborate with health care team members to ensure continuity of care and maximize positive patient outcomes.
• Follow established protocols and participate in problem solving and treatment implementation as needed.
• Maintain necessary licensure and certifications (PA paramedic credential, NIMS components, FP-C within one year).

Skills

ALS Paramedic 911

Paramedic Credential (PA)

NIMS 100/200/700/800

FP-C within 1 year

Driver's license

PA EMSVO endorsement

Job description

Flight Paramedic Critical Care - Life Lion

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.

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift:Varied
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Transport Differential: $5.00/hour
Hours:12 hour shifts
Recruiter Contact:Denisse M. Rosado at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible to autonomously provide Critical Care Life Support and/or stabilization of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured adult and pediatric patients for both scene responses and inter-hospital facility transports under established protocols via Air or Ground units. Collaborates with other health team members and associated resource persons to provide continuity in patient care, problem solve, and implement treatment modalities and interventions to maximize positive patient outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of experience required.
• Three (3) years Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) 911 experience required.
• Valid Paramedic credential within the Commonwealth of PA. National Registry Paramedics (NR-P) must obtain Pennsylvania credential.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support (CPR), Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Pennsylvania EMSVO endorsement required.

• Must currently possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 required.
• Paramedics must obtain their FP-C within one (1) year of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Five (5) years of Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) experience in a busy 911 system (>10,000 calls per year).
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
• Flight Paramedic Certified (FP-C).
• Critical Care Education.

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 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.