Per Diem / PRN EMT / ER Technician - $20-27 per hour - PennState Health

PennState Health is seeking a per diem / prn EMT / ER Technician for a per diem / prn job in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: EMT / ER Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 36.00 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Per Diem

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible to respond to emergencies, assess 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 wheelchairs 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 certified required.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania EMT certification required.
• Valid Driver’s license required and eligible to operation an EMS vehicle in the Commonwealth of PA required.
• Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Training program required within two (2) months of date of hire.
• PA DOH EMSVO eligibility required within two (2) months of 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:

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:

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LIFE LION?

Life Lion offers 24/7 emergency medical services (EMS) and 911 response to numerous municipalities throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lebanon, York, Lancaster, and Berks counties. The Life Lion team includes paramedics, emergency medical technicians, nurses, physicians, pilots, dispatchers, and mechanics who are highly trained to deliver lifesaving services – including advanced and basic life support. Our team also prepares patients for the level of care they’ll need once they arrive at the hospital. Our Critical Care staff members are among the most highly trained clinicians in the nation. They attend countless hours of continuing education and attend advanced clinical rotations so they can provide the same level of critical care in the out-of-hospital environment during transport.

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.

Penn State Health Job ID #2139-54868. Posted job title: Emt/Emergency Medical Technician Prehospital (Prn) - Life Lion Ems Berks County

About PennState Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program