EMT Prehospital - Life Lion EMS Berks County

Location: US:PA: Reading | Work Type: Full Time | FTE: 1.00

About the Role

Responsible for responding to emergencies, assessing patients, and providing treatment in accordance with PA DOH Basic Life Support standard curriculum. Also responsible for transporting patients according to established protocols and assisting Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) providers with patient care management. Performs non-emergency routine medical transports utilizing ambulances and wheelchair vans and completes appropriate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies and assess patients.
• Provide treatment following PA DOH Basic Life Support standards.
• Transport patients according to established protocols.
• Assist Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) providers with patient care.
• Perform non-emergency routine medical transports using ambulances and wheelchair vans.
• Complete appropriate documentation following transports.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• AHA BLS certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania EMT certification required.
• Valid Driver’s license and eligibility to operate an EMS vehicle in Pennsylvania required.
• Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Training program required within two months of hire.
• PA DOH EMSVO eligibility required within two months of hire.
• Hazmat Awareness Training must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800) certification required within 30 days of start date.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Total Rewards Program featuring:
• Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement plans, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Competitive Pay and shift differential pay based on company policy or union contract.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Full-time employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
• PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, and Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
• $3,500 Sign-On Bonus for eligible candidates.

About the Organization

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 of its employees. The organization promotes professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth, fostering a culture of excellence, respect, integrity, teamwork, and compassionate care.