Paramedic IV Tower Health - 3.5 West Reading, PA Job Details Full-time 9 hours ago Qualifications EVOC Cardiovascular emergency response PALS Certification BLS Certification ACLS Certification Driver's License Basic life support Driving Full Job Description Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area. The Paramedic, under the supervision of the EMS Supervisor, Manager and the Director, is responsible for the out-of-hospital care of patients. They are responsible for providing care at the Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support levels. The Paramedic delivers care based on patient needs appropriate for the neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. They demonstrate an interest in a patient centered approach to total care of the patient. They demonstrate cooperation, flexibility and resourcefulness when dealing with patients, family, friends, physicians and other healthcare providers. The Paramedic shall be responsible for assisting with planning, supervising and evaluating the pre-hospital care of patients, for coordinating emergency medical care and transportation and following protocols/medical command orders. Education Requirements Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role. 2 year/Associates degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Diploma Program. Certification and Licensure BLS Certification Current Paramedic or PHRN Certification in Pennsylvania with Emergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator ACLS Certification PALS Certification National Incident Management System (NIMS) 700, 800, 100 & 200 training obtained within 60 days of hire date Current Valid Driver's License Hazmat Awareness or higher Training obtained within 60 days of hire date Obtain unrestricted Medical Command authorization to practice within 90 days of hire and maintain unrestricted Medical Command authorization to practice while employed.