Paramedic - Berwick

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• 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 twoway 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 prehospital 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 allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment with three medical plan options including flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options

• Life insurance shortterm disability and longterm disability coverage paid for by the company

• A competitive 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions beginning on your first day of employment

• A generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5000/year

• Access to the MyHealth Rewards wellness program which helps you improve your health and earn incentives

• Support for families including adoption assistance paid parental leave paid military leave and a free care membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

• We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. Thats why we offer several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) which provide opportunities for you to network and develop professionally. Our ERGs are open to all employees and are formed around common identities.