JOB DESCRIPTION: Paramedic

LOCATION: Danville

DEPARTMENT: WSALS

WORK SCHEDULE: Days/ Nights

WORK TYPE: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs team-based care of the sick and injured in a leadership capacity and provides basic and advanced life support care to those requesting EMS response.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

*1. Responsible for the care of the sick and injured in response to calls for service.

*2. Responsible for coordination with local Fire/Rescue personnel in conducting joint Fire and EMS operations.

*3. Responsible for the care and maintenance of medical equipment and vehicles and report of repair needs to the appropriate individuals.

*4. Responsible for the accurate documentation of patient information and treatment.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

A.            Knowledge of emergency medical treatment procedures, equipment, PA DOH

Rules and regulations, industry standards and trends.

B.            Ability to lead others and direct EMS team(s) during incidents or special

events.

C.            Ability to remain focused during times of extreme stress.  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1.         Minimum high school diploma or equivalent

2.         Valid Class 1 PA Driver’s License

3.         Current and valid driver’s license for at least the last 3 years

4.         Current PA EMTP/PHRN certification

5.         Eligible for Medical Command status within the region

6.         Computer literacy

7.         Initial nationally recognized trauma certification (i.e., ITLS, PHTLS)

8.         ACLS, PALS, EVOC

9.         Clear criminal record

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting    45%         Walking    35%       Standing 20%

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.* Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.