Paramedic - Life Lion EMS Berks County

Penn State Health; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Sign-on bonus

Be Well program

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center in Reading, PA is seeking a Paramedic to administer advanced life support on 911 incidents and during patient transport. This full-time role offers varied shifts and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Benefits include a 75% Penn State tuition discount, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive Total Rewards program. The hospital emphasizes professional growth, safety, and patient-centered care within a Magnet-designated system.

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification (PA/PHRN) required or eligible for reciprocity.
• AHA BLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• ACLS and PALS certifications within 30 days of start date.
• Valid PA driver’s license or eligible for PA license 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.
• 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.

Education

Paramedic certification (PA/PHRN)

AHA BLS

ACLS

PALS

PA DOH EMSVO

HazMat Awareness Training

NIMS 100/200/700/800

Medical Command authorization

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: Reading
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.00
Shift:Varied
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:12

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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 Employerand 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.