Paramedic IV

Tower Health; West Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower Health is seeking a Paramedic to provide out-of-hospital care at Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support levels under EMS supervision. The Paramedic will serve patients across all ages, from neonates to geriatrics, delivering care that centers on the patient and coordinating with families, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning and supervising pre-hospital care, coordinating emergency medical transport, and adhering to medical

Qualifications

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• 2 year/Associates degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Diploma Program.

Responsibilities

• Provides out-of-hospital care at BLS and ALS levels under EMS supervision.
• Delivers care appropriate for patients across all ages (neonate to geriatric).
• Demonstrates patient-centered care and collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
• Assists with planning, supervising and evaluating pre-hospital care, coordinating emergency medical care and transportation, and following protocols/medical command orders.

Education

Associates degree or relevant education/experience alternative to post-secondary diploma

Job description

Job Summary

• 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.


• 2 year/Associates degree 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.

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.