Paramedic

Geisinger; Portland (OR); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) contributions

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

On-the-job training

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship from nursing leaders

Employee Resource Groups

Referral incentive

Security and safety programs

Résumé du poste

Geisinger is seeking an EMS Paramedic for the Geisinger Wyoming Valley Courier Hub. The role involves responding to dispatches, assessing patients, and coordinating with Medical Command to deliver pre-hospital care.

The position offers a $7,500 bonus, shift differentials, relocation assistance, and day-one benefits. Work is conducted in a clinical environment with a focus on patient safety and adherence to protocols.

Qualifications

• Responds to dispatched calls within a defined geographic coverage area to support community ALS services.
• Performs patient assessment and gathers history; communicates findings to Medical Commander.
• Follows regional triage, treatment and transfer protocols and supports patient safety.

Responsabilités

• Responds to dispatched calls within geographic coverage area to support ALS services.
• Abides by applicable motor vehicle laws.
• Performs patient assessment and communicates findings to Medical Commander.
• Provides care within scope of practice per protocols and ensures proper documentation.

Connaissances

Communication

Preceptor skills

Teamwork

Formation

Specialty Training

Description du poste

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Courier Hub

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger is proud to offer up to a $7,500 bonus; shift differentials as worked- $4 weekday eve/nights, $2 weekend days, $5 weekend eve/nights, relocation assistance and benefits starting day 1 of hire!!

Job Duties:

• 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.

Position Details:

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.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Paramedic - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Valid Driver’s License - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body

Skills:

Communication, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

• 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.