Paramedic Per Diem

Geisinger; Tremont (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger in Pennsylvania seeks a certified paramedic to provide pre-hospital advanced life support. You will respond to dispatched EMS calls within a defined geographic area and perform patient assessments, conveying critical findings to the Medical Commander.

You will follow regional protocols, maintain equipment, document encounters, and participate in training for new personnel, with a focus on patient safety and coordination with local fire and rescue teams.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).
• Paramedic certification and BLS required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to dispatch within geographic coverage to enhance ALS services.
• Abides by Pennsylvania motor vehicle laws.
• Performs patient assessment and conveys findings via two-way communications to the Medical Commander.
• Executes patient care per regional protocols and transfer guidelines.
• Assists in scene command and directs primary response personnel.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment readiness at start of shift and after patient encounters.
• Completes written reports detailing outcomes of dispatches and submits reports to facilities and base location.
• Participates in orientation and preceptorship of new personnel.
• Supports patient safety improvements and reports serious events per policy.
• Coordinates with local Fire and Rescue personnel for joint EMS operations.

Skills

Advanced life support

Patient assessment

EMS coordination

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Paramedic Certification

Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification

Driver's License

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Provides pre-hospital advanced life support services in accordance with the Pennsylvania -Emergency Medical Services Act (37-2009) and consistent with related rules, regulations and regional protocols.

Responsibilities

• Responds as dispatched within defined geographic coverage area to enhance community advanced life support services.
• Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
• Performs patient assessment and obtains historical data; conveys pertinent findings via two‑way communications systems to appropriate Medical Commander.
• Effects patient care within the scope of practice and in accordance with regional triage, treatment and transfer protocols.
• Assumes control position at scene of pre‑hospital patient encounter; provides appropriate direction to primary response personnel.
• Conducts vehicle and equipment survey at onset of assigned tour and following patient encounters; participates in maintaining preparedness for response.
• Performs routine equipment and vehicle checks at the change of each shift and uses proper written documentation.
• Completes written report to detail outcome of each dispatch; promptly submits report of each patient encounter at both destination facility and base location.
• Participates in the orientation of newly hired personnel.
• Provides preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, students accepted from affiliate agency programs and volunteers.
• Shares in housekeeping duties along with other crew members.
• Responsible for actively participating in patient safety improvement and management program.
• Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
• Knows and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
• Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
• Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.
• Responsible for coordination with local Fire and Rescue personnel in conducting joint Fire and Emergency Medicine Services operations.

Position Details

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required).

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Certified Paramedic – Default Issuing Body
• Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator – Default Issuing Body
• Valid Driver's License – Default Issuing Body
• Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.