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Penn State Health Paramedic II Hershey Division - Life Lion EMS in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location : US:PA:Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 1.00
Shift : Night
Hours : 12
*$5,000 Sign On Bonus - Eligible to those that qualify*
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals. Assume a lead role on routine transports.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
High School Diploma required
Graduate of an approved Paramedic training program required.
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) certification within the Commonwealth of PA or Pre-Hospital Health Professional credential required.
Two (2) years of experience as a Paramedic or one (1) year of experience as a Paramedic and one (1) year previous supervisory EMS experience or PHRN (Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse).
Three (3) years total of pre-hospital experience required
Basic Life Support certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, EVOC certificate, and NIMS (100, 200, 700 & 800) are required
A valid PA Driver's License with at least a 2-year driving history before beginning employment is required
Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Training program PA DOH EMSVO NIMS (100, 200, 700 & 800)
PA Hazmat awareness training is required within 30 days of employment.
Must obtain Medical Command within 90 days of start date.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/sites/default/files/Careers/Accommodation%20Statement%20-%20CAREERS.pdf) for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union : Non Bargained
Position Paramedic II Hershey Division - Life Lion EMS
Location US:PA:Hershey | Allied Health | Full Time
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