Paramedic

About the role

Paramedics at Riddle EMS work in a fast-paced, team environment providing basic and advanced life support to individuals needing care in the field. Quick thinking is required to evaluate care and assess patient needs. Communication and compassion are essential in continuing the service of Main Line Health outside of the hospital, making an impact through emergent care provided to the community.

Benefits

• Up to $6,000 per year in tuition reimbursement for certifications or advanced degrees (based on full- or part-time status)
• Up to 160 hours of paid time off per year (based on full- or part-time status)
• Employee discounts on various activities, services, and vendors
• Free employee parking

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of pre-hospital advanced life support experience or equivalent experience
• High school graduate
• Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic program or its equivalent
• Successful completion of an approved CCEMT-P Program or Critical Care Nursing Program

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of practical and written examinations administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health
• Current Pennsylvania certification as an EMT-Paramedic or Pre-Hospital Nurse
• Current driver’s license valid in Pennsylvania (copy on file required)
• Current Provider BLS (American Heart Association/American Red Cross) and ACLS certifications (copies on file required)
• Hazmat Awareness certification
• EVOC/EMSVO certification
• Additional certifications encouraged: NREMT-P, PHTLS, BTLS, PALS, NALS, Firefighting 1 or equivalent