Life Flight Emergency Medical Technician - EMT

Geisinger; Avoca Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401(k) plan with Geisinger matching

Tuition reimbursement

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Geisinger Life Flight EMTs provide essential emergency care, operating aircraft and ground vehicles on 12-hour shift schedules. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered and benefits start on day one, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

Qualified candidates possess a High School Diploma or GED, BLS, PA EMT certification, and a valid driver's license, with a commitment to patient privacy and safety in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) is required.
• Certified Emergency Medical Technician (PA) with valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and determine appropriate care.
• Provide emergency care using approved techniques and equipment.
• Deliver basic life support and collect patient data.
• Document patient information, condition and treatment.
• Transport patients per policy and procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and a safe clinical environment.

Skills

Communication

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 3 Avoca Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary:

Life Flight EMT's are eligible for a 5K bonus Provides basic life support and operates vehicles in accordance with the Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Act 37 and consistent with related rules, regulations and regional protocols.

Job Duties:

• 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.

Position Details:

• 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 and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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 financial incentive
• 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 legal insurance

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified Emergency Medical Technician - State of Pennsylvania, Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body

Skills: Communication, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.

EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.

LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.

INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves.

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.