Paramedic - Life Lion Lancaster

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well program

Fitness Discounts

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement

PAWS UP program

Job summary

Penn State Health Life Lion Lancaster is seeking a Paramedic to administer advanced life support care on 911 incidents and during transport. This PRN position requires PA certification or reciprocity, BLS, ACLS/PALS within 30 days, and related EMS credentials. Expect varied shifts, 12-hour hours, and a strong team environment.

Join a system with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a high-volume EMS setting, serving multiple communities with Life Lion EMS services.

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification required or eligible for reciprocity.
• ACLS and PALS must be obtained within 30 days of start.
• PA DOH EMSVO certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Administer advanced life support on 911 incidents and during patient transport.
• Provide rapid assessment, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring of patients.
• Coordinate with EMS team and hospital staff for patient care.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Paramedic Certification (PA or reciprocity)

AHA BLS CPR

ACLS & PALS within 30 days

PA DOH EMSVO

HazMat Awareness & NIMS 100/200/700/800

Medical Command within 90 days

Tools

Clinical EMS competency

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Beginning January 1, 2027, eligible full-time Penn State Health employees receive a 50% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents, including a spouse and children. The discount applies at Penn State University Park, Commonwealth Campuses, World Campus, and Penn College of Technology.

Penn State Health - Life Lion LLC

Location: US:PA: Lancaster

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Varied

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 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 - Life Lion Lancaster

Location US:PA:Lancaster | EMS | PRN

Req ID 101541