Paramedic - North - Full-Time

About the role

Responds to EMS calls and performs a variety of functions related to the care and treatment of patients suffering from urgent and emergent disease and/or injury states in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols, according to the PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Responds to EMS calls, observes safety policies, and operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.
• Prepares, hangs, monitors, and administers I.V. fluids.
• Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
• Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.
• Responds to emergency calls as a single Advanced Life Support Provider.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
• Assesses and interprets patient age‑specific data and provides appropriate, age‑specific treatment.
• Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and “error proof” systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in‑service meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Required Work Experience: 1 year in a busy 911 system.
• Required Licenses (Upon Hire):
  • Certified Paramedic or Certified Pre‑Hospital Registered Nurse
  • Basic Life Support
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
• Driver’s License: Must possess a valid driver’s license in the current state of residence; driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
• Required Courses and Training (Upon Hire):
  • Medical Command Authorization
  • Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Course (EVOC)
  • National Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 – Hazardous Materials Awareness
  • Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator (EMSVO)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Schedule

Full‑Time: 40 Hours/Weekly