Life Flight Emergency Medical Technician - EMT

Geisinger; Avoca (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits day one

Medical plans options

FSA/HSA options

Life & disability insurance

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Family support benefits

EAP

Voluntary insurance

Job summary

Geisinger seeks an Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic to evaluate and treat patients in urgent situations, providing essential emergency care and transporting patients as required. You will document findings, maintain patient confidentiality, and operate ambulances in accordance with safety policies.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, the ability to work 12-hour shifts, and strict adherence to medical and organizational guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in emergency medical settings preferred.
• Ability to assess patients and determine necessary care.
• Adept at collecting patient data and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care.
• Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Provide basic life support and gather patient data.
• Document patient information, condition, and treatment.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights.
• Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.
• Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment and follow organizational policies.

Skills

Emergency patient assessment

Emergency medical care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient data collection

Documentation

Confidentiality & ethics

Ambulance operation

Job description

• Hours: 12 hour shifts; 7a-7p/7p-7a


• Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care.


• Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment.


• Provide basic life support and gather patient data.


• Document patient information, condition, and treatment.


• Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights.


• Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures.


• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients.


• Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one




• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees anddependents




• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)




• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage




• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisingercontributions




• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly




• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year




• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financialincentive




• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones




• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.




• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legalinsurance