Paramedic

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

On the job training

Professional growth opportunities

Mentorship from nursing leaders

Community involvement

Employee referral incentive

Strongline Alert system on staff

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a skilled EMS professional to respond to dispatched calls within the local coverage area and provide on-scene patient assessment and care. You will document findings, coordinate with Medical Command, and participate in safety and quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication systems, and adherence to regional protocols, with opportunities for training and advancement within Geisinger.

Qualifications

• Active EMT/Paramedic certification or equivalent.
• Experience in pre-hospital or emergency medical services.
• Ability to convey findings clearly via two-way communications.

Responsibilities

• Responds to dispatched calls within geographic coverage area.
• Performs patient assessment and documents history and findings.
• Assists in scene control and directs personnel as needed.
• Completes written reports for each patient encounter and transfers.
• Participates in patient safety initiatives and quality improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Team coordination

Emergency response

Education

EMT/Paramedic certification

Tools

Medical 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.