Paramedic

• Responds as dispatched within defined geographic coverage area to enhance community advanced life support services. • Abides by all Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Laws. • Performs patient assessment and obtains historical data; conveys pertinent findings via two-way communications systems to appropriate Medical Commander. • Effects patient care within the scope of practice and in accordance with regional triage, treatment and transfer protocols. • Assumes control position at scene of pre-hospital patient encounter; provides appropriate direction to primary response personnel. • Conducts vehicle and equipment survey at onset of assigned tour and following patient encounters; participates in maintaining preparedness for response. • Performs routine equipment and vehicle checks at the change of each shift and uses proper written documentation. • Completes written report to detail outcome of each dispatch; promptly submits report of each patient encounter at both destination facility and base location. • Participates in the orientation of newly hired personnel. • Provides preceptorships as assigned for new personnel, students accepted from affiliate agency programs and volunteers. • Shares in housekeeping duties along with other crew members. • Responsible for actively participating in patient safety improvement and management program. • Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events. • Knows and follows organizational and departmental policies and procedures applicable to assigned duties. • Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety. • Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. • Responsible for coordination with local Fire and Rescue personnel in conducting joint Fire and Emergency Medicine Services operations. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. • Full benefits ( medical , dental and vision) starting on day one • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance