What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care Paramedic Specialist position at Geisinger?
About Us
Geisinger is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our patients, members, students, and communities. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
Job Summary
This Emergency Medical Technician position plays a critical role in our Central Region Emergency Medical Services Team, providing advanced life support services to the community. The successful candidate will have a graduate degree from a Specialty Training Program, Basic Life Support Certification, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency calls within our defined geographic coverage area, enhancing community health and safety.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, gathering historical data and communicating critical findings through two-way communication systems.
- Assume control of pre-hospital patient encounters, ensuring seamless care transitions.
- Perform routine equipment and vehicle checks, maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to new personnel, students, and volunteers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Education and Certifications
Requirements include:
- A graduate degree from a Specialty Training Program.
- Basic Life Support Certification.
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Full benefits starting on day one.
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA).
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- A 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan allowing quick accrual of time.
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
- Family-friendly support, including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools, and more.
- Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.
