Paramedic

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Pennsylvania seeks a dedicated EMS professional to respond to urgent and emergent calls, perform patient care, and support clinical procedures in a high-demand setting.

The role requires Paramedic or Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse certification with BLS, ACLS, and PALS. The schedule includes a 12/7/24-hour rotating rotation, with days and nights across weekdays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year in busy 911 system required.
• Certification as Paramedic upon hire required or Certification as Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse upon hire required.
• BLS, ACLS, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required upon hire.
• Must possess a valid driver's license in the state of residence; driving record must meet risk management requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responds to EMS calls, observes safety policies, and operates an emergency vehicle.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors, and administers IV fluids.
• Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in assessment.
• Responds to emergency calls as a single Advanced Life Support Provider.

Job description

ScheduleFull-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly, Rotating shift to include some days, nights, weekdays, and weekends, 12 7 24-hour rotation

Job DescriptionScheduleFull-Time: 40 Hours/Weekly, Rotating shift to include some days, nights, weekdays, and weekends, 12 7 24-hour rotationGeneral SummaryResponds to EMS calls and performs a variety of functions related to the care and treatment of patients suffering from urgent and emergent disease and/or injury states in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols. according to PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions

• Responds to EMS calls, observes safety policies, and operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors, and administers I.V. fluids.
• Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.
• Responds to emergency calls as a single Advanced Life Support Provider

Common Expectations

• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• 1 year In busy 911 system. Required

Licenses

• Certified Paramedic Upon Hire Required or
• Certified Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• Ped Adv Life Support Upon Hire Required

Driver's License StatementMust possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.Courses And Training

• Medical Command Authorization Upon Hire Required and
• Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC) Upon Hire Required and
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 – Hazardous Materials Awareness Upon Hire Required and
• Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)About UsWellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.