Paramedic Per Diem

Geisinger; Tremont (ME); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Geisinger Emergency Medical Services Tremont is seeking a certified paramedic to provide pre-hospital advanced life support in coordination with regional protocols and the Medical Commander. You will respond to dispatched calls, assess patients, and convey findings via two-way communications, while leading crews and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires specialty training, BLS, and EMS vehicle operation credentials, with preferred prior pre-hospital care

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program (required).
• Basic Life Support Certification, Certified Paramedic, EMS Vehicle Operator, Valid Driver’s License.
• Relevant pre-hospital care experience preferred.
• Communication, preceptor ability and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to dispatched calls within the defined geographic coverage to provide advanced life support.
• Adhere to Pennsylvania motor vehicle laws.
• Perform patient assessment, collect history, and relay findings via two-way communications to the Medical Commander.
• Provide care within scope of practice per regional protocols and triage/transfer guidelines.
• Coordinate scene leadership and direct primary response personnel.
• Conduct vehicle and equipment checks at shift start and after patient encounters.
• Document findings and submit reports to facilities and base location promptly.
• Participate in orientation and preceptorship for new personnel, students, and volunteers.
• Perform housekeeping duties with crew members.
• Engage in patient safety initiatives and identify process improvements.
• Follow hospital policies and participate in safety education programs.
• Report serious events promptly per policy.
• Coordinate with local Fire and Rescue in joint EMS operations.
• Work in clinical environments and meet job-specific obligations and compliance requirements.

Skills

Communication

Preceptor ability

Teamwork

Education

Specialty Training Program

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Paramedic

EMS Vehicle Operator

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Position Details

Location: Geisinger Emergency Medical Services Tremont. Shift: Days (United States of America). Scheduled weekly hours: 0. Worker Type: Regular. Exemption Status: No.

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Respond as dispatched within the defined geographic coverage area to enhance community advanced life support services.
• Abide by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws.
• Perform patient assessment, obtain historical data, and convey findings via two‑way communications systems to the Medical Commander.
• Effect patient care within scope of practice and in accordance with regional triage, treatment, and transfer protocols.
• Assume control position at the scene of the pre‑hospital encounter and provide direction to primary response personnel.
• Conduct vehicle and equipment surveys at the onset of each tour and following patient encounters; participate in maintaining preparedness for response.
• Perform routine equipment and vehicle checks at the change of each shift and use proper written documentation.
• Complete written reports detailing the outcome of each dispatch and promptly submit reports of each patient encounter at destination facilities and base location.
• Participate in the orientation of newly hired personnel and provide preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, students, and volunteers.
• Perform housekeeping duties along with other crew members.
• Actively participate in patient safety improvement and management programs, identifying processes or systems that could lead to errors or adverse events.
• Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties.
• Participate in required organizational patient‑safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational safety.
• Report serious events and incidents promptly in accordance with hospital policy and procedure.
• Coordinate with local Fire and Rescue personnel in conducting joint Fire and Emergency Medicine Services operations.
• Perform work typically in a clinical environment and satisfy all job‑specific obligations and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from a Specialty Training Program (required).
• Certifications/Licenses: Basic Life Support Certification, Certified Paramedic, Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator, Valid Driver’s License.
• Experience: Relevant experience in pre‑hospital care is preferred.
• Skills: Communication, preceptor ability, teamwork.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.