What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Life Support Paramedic position at Geisinger Health System?
Job Title : Advanced Life Support Paramedic
Location : Minersville, Pennsylvania
Job Category : Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule : Nights
Work Type : Full time
Department : Central Region Emergency Medical Services Team
Date Posted : 09 / 05 / 2024
Job ID : R-66096
We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Advanced Life Support Paramedics. This role offers a $7,500 bonus for qualifying candidates!
As a Paramedic, you will deliver exceptional pre-hospital advanced life support in accordance with the Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Act and regional protocols. Your responsibilities will include :
- Promptly responding to dispatches within the designated geographic area to enhance our community's advanced life support services.
- Adhering to all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws during emergency responses.
- Conducting thorough patient assessments and efficiently conveying important findings to the Medical Commander via two-way communication systems.
- Providing high-quality patient care within your scope of practice while following regional triage, treatment, and transfer protocols.
- Taking a leadership role at the scene of emergencies, guiding primary response personnel effectively.
- Performing thorough checks of vehicles and equipment at the beginning of each shift, ensuring preparedness for responses.
- Completing detailed written reports on patient encounters and submitting them in a timely manner.
- Contributing to the training and orientation of new staff and students from affiliate programs.
- Participating in housekeeping duties with fellow team members.
- Engaging in patient safety improvement initiatives and identifying potential processes that may lead to errors or adverse events.
- Coordinating efforts with local Fire and Rescue personnel during joint operations.
Your work will take place primarily in a clinical environment, and you will be accountable for fulfilling all job-specific responsibilities while complying with organizational policies and procedures.
To be considered, you must be a graduate from a recognized Specialty Training Program and possess the required certifications and licenses :
Our Purpose & Values : We are committed to caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family, and the communities we serve. We embody values of kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety in everything we do.
Join us and be part of a diverse workforce that is dedicated to improving health outcomes together. We offer healthcare benefits from day one, including vision and dental coverage. 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.
