Paramedic Hershey Division - Life Lion EMS

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% Penn State tuition discount

$5,000 sign-on bonus

Total Rewards Program including BeWell

Job summary

Penn State Health – Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Paramedic to deliver advanced life support on 911 incidents and patient transports. The role requires PA Paramedic certification (or reciprocity) and completion of required certifications within set timelines.

We offer a strong benefits package, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and a 75% Penn State tuition discount for employees and eligible dependents. This full-time position is based in Hershey, PA with varied shifts and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Paramedic or PHRN in the Commonwealth of PA or eligible for reciprocity if certified elsewhere.
• AHA BLS certification required within six months of hire.
• ACLS certification within 30 days of start date.
• PALS certification within 30 days of start date.
• Valid driver’s license or PA license eligibility if out of state.
• PA DOH EMSVO certification within 30 days of start date.
• HazMat Awareness Training and NIMS 100/200/700/800 within 30 days of start date.
• Must obtain Medical Command within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administering advanced life support care on 911 emergency incidents and during transportation of patients.

Skills

Paramedic certification

PHRN eligibility/reciprocity

BLS within 6 months

ACLS

PALS

Driver's license

EMSVO within 30 days

HazMat Awareness

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Medical Command within 90 days

Education

Paramedic certification (PA) or reciprocity

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full‑time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant‑in‑Aid program.

$5,000 Sign‑On Bonus - eligible to those that qualify

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Varied

Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: 12 hr

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for administering advanced life support care on 911 emergency incidents and during transportation of patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Current certification as a Paramedic or PHRN in the Commonwealth of PA or eligible for and completion of reciprocity process, if certified in another state.
• AHA BLS required within six (6) months of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 30 days of start date.
• Valid Driver's license or eligible for a Commonwealth of PA driver's license if out of state.
• PA DOH EMSVO certification within 30 days of start date.
• HazMat Awareness Training and NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800) required within 30 days of start date.
• Must obtain Medical Command within 90 days of start date.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LIFE LION?

Life Lion offers 24/7 emergency medical services (EMS) and 911 response to numerous municipalities throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lebanon, York, Lancaster, and Berks counties. The Life Lion team includes paramedics, emergency medical technicians, nurses, physicians, pilots, dispatchers, and mechanics who are highly trained to deliver lifesaving services – including advanced and basic life support. Our team also prepares patients for the level of care they’ll need once they arrive at the hospital. Our Critical Care staff members are among the most highly trained clinicians in the nation. They attend countless hours of continuing education and attend advanced clinical rotations so they can provide the same level of critical care in the out-of-hospital environment during transport.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State‑of‑the‑art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award‑winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

Position Paramedic Hershey Division - Life Lion EMS

Location US:PA: Hershey | EMS | Full Time