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WSALS West Shore Advanced Life Support Services, Inc.
Emergency Medical Technician - EMT
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What they do
A Health Technician or Technologist (Other) performs medical tests and operates diagnostic equipment. May specialize working in mental health, emergency medicine, occupational health, or in a medical laboratory.
$45,009 / year median in Pennsylvania
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
Regular Exemption Status:
No Job Summary:
Geisinger EMT's now have NEW starting rates! We are also offering a $5,000 bonus to those who qualify!Job Duties:
Examine and evaluate patients to determine necessary care. Provide patients with emergency care by utilizing appropriate techniques and equipment. Provide basic life support and gather patient data. Document patient information, condition, and treatment. Maintain patient confidentiality and perform all care with respect for patient rights. Transport patients in accordance with outlined policies and procedures. Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment for patients. Operate and drive ambulance in conjunction with applicable safety policies and laws. 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 positionPosition Details:
Our benefits package includes: 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, short-term disability, and long-term 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 $5,000/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.com 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. That's 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.Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED- (Required)
Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification- Default Issuing Body, Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- State of Pennsylvania, Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator
- Default Issuing Body, Valid Driver's License
Default Issuing Body Skills:
Communication, Preceptor Skills, TeamworkOUR PURPOSE & VALUES
Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.KINDNESS
We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.EXCELLENCE
We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.LEARNING
We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.INNOVATION
We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.SAFETY:
We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.- Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.