Paramedic

Geisinger; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Professional growth opportunities

Mentorship from nursing leaders

Community involvement

Employee referral incentive

Strong safety and security measures

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking qualified Emergency Medical Services personnel to respond to dispatched calls, assess patients, and provide care in accordance with regional protocols. This role requires leadership at the scene and coordination with Fire/Rescue teams, ensuring accurate documentation and ongoing readiness.

The position emphasizes patient safety and adherence to organizational policies, with opportunities for orientation and mentorship of new staff.

Qualifications

• Candidate demonstrates thorough patient assessment and history collection.
• Excellent communication with medical command and team members.
• Proficiency in documenting outcomes and reports promptly.

Responsibilities

• Respond to dispatched calls within geographic area.
• Provide patient care within scope and protocols.
• Coordinate with local Fire and Rescue for EMS operations.
• Perform vehicle/equipment checks and ensure preparedness.
• Document reports for destination facilities and base location.
• Participate in orientation and preceptorship of new staff.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication skills

Emergency response

Documentation

Team leadership

Vehicle and equipment checks

Tools

Two-way communications systems

Job description

• Responds as dispatched within defined geographic coverage area to enhance community advanced life support services.
• Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
• Performs patient assessment and obtains historical data; conveys pertinent findings via two-way communications systems to appropriate Medical Commander.
• Effects patient care within the scope of practice and in accordance with regional triage, treatment and transfer protocols.
• Assumes control position at scene of pre-hospital patient encounter; provides appropriate direction to primary response personnel.
• Conducts vehicle and equipment survey at onset of assigned tour and following patient encounters; participates in maintaining preparedness for response.
• Performs routine equipment and vehicle checks at the change of each shift and uses proper written documentation.
• Completes written report to detail outcome of each dispatch; promptly submits report of each patient encounter at both destination facility and base location.
• Participates in the orientation of newly hired personnel.
• Provides preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, students accepted from affiliate agency programs and volunteers.
• Shares in housekeeping duties along with other crew members.
• Responsible for actively participating in patient safety improvement and management program.
• Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
• Knows and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
• Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
• Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
• Responsible for coordination with local Fire and Rescue personnel in conducting joint Fire and Emergency Medicine Services operations.

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.

Bonus: $7,500

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nursing support staff
• On the job training and education
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.