EMT / ER Technician
PennState Health
Reading, PA
3x12 hrs, Flexible

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for responding to emergencies, assessing patients; provide treatment in accordance with PA DOH Basic Life Support standard curriculum. Also responsible to transport patients according to established protocols and assist Advance Life Support (Paramedic) providers with patient care management. Must perform non-emergency routine medical transports utilizing ambulances and wheelchair vans and follow up with complete appropriate documentation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic life support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Program CPR/AED certification required.
• Eligibility for Pennsylvania EMT certification required.
• Valid Driver’s license required and eligible to operate an EMS vehicle in the Commonwealth of PA required.
• Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Training program required within two (2) months of the date of hire.
• PA DOH EMSVO eligibility is required within two (2) months of the date of hire.
• Hazmat Awareness Training must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800) required within 30 days of start date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Six (6) months of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) experience preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

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Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

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WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

Recruiter: Denisse M. Rosado