Paramedic II

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Paramedic for full-time night shifts (6pm-6am) to provide out-of-hospital care across BLS and ALS levels. The role emphasizes patient-centered total care and collaboration with EMS teams and medical command orders.

The successful candidate will supervise and evaluate pre-hospital care planning and transportation coordination, ensuring protocol compliance and high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Post High School Diploma Program - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Diploma Program

Responsibilities

• Provide care at the Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support levels.
• Deliver care based on patient needs appropriate for the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Assist with planning, supervising and evaluating the pre-hospital care of patients, for coordinating emergency medical care and transportation, and following protocols/medical command orders.

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Combination of relevant education & experience

Job description

Job Summary

Full time Nights: 6pm-6am

• The Paramedic, under the supervision of the EMS Supervisor, Manager and the Director, is responsible for the out‑of‑hospital care of patients. They are responsible for providing care at the Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support levels.
• The Paramedic delivers care based on patient needs appropriate for the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• They demonstrate an interest in a patient centered approach to total care of the patient.
• They demonstrate cooperation, flexibility and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, family, friends, physicians and other healthcare providers.
• The Paramedic shall be responsible for assisting with planning, supervising and evaluating the pre‑hospital care of patients, for coordinating emergency medical care and transportation, and following protocols/medical command orders.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• Post High School Diploma Program - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Diploma Program

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• Current Paramedic or PHRN Certification in Pennsylvania with Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700, 800, 100 & 200 training obtained within 60 days of hire date
• Current Valid Driver's License
• Hazmat Awareness or higher Training obtained within 60 days of hire date
• Obtain unrestricted Medical Command authorization to practice within 90 days of hire and maintain unrestricted Medical Command authorization to practice while employed.