Paramedic - ALS Technical Partner Flex Per Diem - Macungie

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Join an exceptional team as a Paramedic - ALS Technical Partner at a leading health network. Your role will include providing critical patient care in the Emergency Department, working alongside dedicated professionals, and ensuring patient safety. This Flex Per Diem position offers the opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized healthcare provider.

Qualifications

• Need to document and communicate pertinent information.
• Demonstrates age-specific competencies in patient care.
• Must be able to apply advance knowledge and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality care in the Emergency Department.
• Work in cooperation with the treatment team for patient care.

Skills

Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients

Knowledge of infection control procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Tools

ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Basic Life Support

Job description

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Paramedic - ALS Technical Partner Flex Per Diem - Macungie

Apply locations Macungie, PA time type Part time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id JR103822

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

ALS TECHNICAL PARTNER (PARAMEDIC) EMERGENCY DEPT.- FLEX PER DIEM

LVH – Macungie Neighborhood Hospital - 18 bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 10 Inpatient)

Summary
The ALS Technical Partner is a paramedic and will assist in providing quality care directly and indirectly to patients throughout their treatment course within the Emergency Department. The ALS Technical Partner will work in cooperation with the treatment team (provider(s), nurse, ancillary, etc.) to provide professional care to patients seeking treatment in the Emergency Department. The ALS Technical Partner will function in adherence to established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient. ALS Technical Partners will be under the direct supervision of the Emergency Department provider(s) or nurse.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
• Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.
• Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
• Must be able to apply advance knowledge and training, developing and executing a plan of care, and rapidly intervene in life-saving procedures.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• PA EMT-P Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
• NREMT-Paramedic-National Reg of EMT-Medic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
• NREMT-Paramedic-National Reg of EMT-Medic - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Night Shift

Address:

3369 Route 100

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Macungie

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

9pm- 9:30am; two 12 hrs shifts in a four week schedule, rotation weekend/holiday

Department:

1004-09838 Emergency Room - Macungie

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