Job Description

PennState Health is seeking a per diem / prn Paramedic for a per diem / prn job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Paramedic
• 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 autonomously provide Critical Care Life Support and/or stabilization of chronically or acutely ill and/or injured adult and pediatric patients for both scene responses and inter-hospital facility transports under established protocols via Air or Ground units. Collaborates with other health team members and associated resource persons to provide continuity in patient care, problem solve, and implement treatment modalities and interventions to maximize positive patient outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

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  High School diploma or equivalent required.
  


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  Five (5) years of experience required.
  


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  Three (3) years Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) 911 experience required.
  


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  Department of Transportation (DOT) National Standard Curriculum for EMT-P required.
  


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  Valid Paramedic credential within the Commonwealth of PA. National Registry Paramedics (NR-P) must obtain Pennsylvania credential.
  



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  Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Life Support (CPR), Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
  



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  Pennsylvania EMSVO endorsement required.
  



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  Candidate must have a valid driver's license.
  


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  NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 required.
  


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  Paramedics must obtain their FP-C within one (1) year of hire.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

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  Five (5) years of Advanced Life Support (Paramedic) experience in a busy 911 system (>10,000 calls per year).
  


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  Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
  


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  International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
  


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  Neonatal resuscitation provider (NRP), S.T.A.B.L.E. provider.
  


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  Flight Paramedic Certified (FP-C).
  


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  Critical Care Education.
  

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:

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  Be Well
  
  
  with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).



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  Be Balanced
  
  
  with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.



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  Be Secured
  
  
  with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.



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  Be Rewarded
  
  
  with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.



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  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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

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 that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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.

Recruiter: Denisse Rosado

PennState Health Job ID #2139-49627. Posted job title: Flight Paramedic Critical Care - Life Lion

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

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, For contractors, Relief, Remote job, Flexible hours, Shift work,

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