Paramedic

Paramedic
Job Type: Full-time | Days 12-hour shifts and rotate every other weekend and major holidays

A Paramedic who excels in this role:

• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation
• Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by PA Department of Health, Bureau of EMS.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing continuing education and clinical experiences.
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies to assure readiness and immediate response to assist providers by ground.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, physicians and the public.
• Assume responsibility and accountability in communications with transfer center and receiving physicians through the transfer center line.
• Maintains and completes all required licensure, certifications, continuing education, state and departmental requirements.
• Serves as role model, educator, and clinical resource

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we’re looking for
Applicants should have a possess a high school graduate or equivalent and Completion of a paramedic course with certificate. Additional requirements include:

• Current Pennsylvania Paramedic certification with active EMSVO endorsement. Current Pennsylvania driver’s license with excellent driving record and no restrictions. ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS/ITLS (or equivalent)
  NIMS certification (100, 200, 700, 800)
• Current active field experience of at least two years as an ALS Provider with active medical command status.
• Neonatal resuscitation certification, PEPP, National Registry Required Skills: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision Preferred
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.