Emergency Medical Technician/EMT Prehospital - VARIED SHIFTS - Life Lion EMS Berks County

***$3,500.00 sign-on with one year commitment***

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
SHIFT Differential: Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour, Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours: 12 - hour shifts
Recruiter Contact: Denisse M. Rosado at drosado1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for responding to emergencies, assessing patients; provide treatment in accordance with PA DOH Basic Life Support standard curriculum. Also responsible to transport patients according to established protocols and assist Advance Life Support (Paramedic) providers with patient care management. Must perform non-emergency routine medical transports utilizing ambulances and wheelchair vans and follow up with complete appropriate documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic life support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Program CPR/AED certification required.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania EMT certification required.
• Valid Driver’s license required and eligible to operate an EMS vehicle in the Commonwealth of PA required.
• Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Training program required within two (2) months of the date of hire.
• PA DOH EMSVO eligibility is required within two (2) months of the date of hire.
• Hazmat Awareness Training must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800) required within 30 days of start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Six (6) months of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience preferred.

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.

For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

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.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

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