Shift Infromation
36/48 Schedule 8am-8pm working every other weekend & rotating holidays
General Summary
Responds to EMS calls and performs a variety of functions related to patients in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols, according to PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
* Responds to EMS calls whether emergency or routine transport, observes safety policies and operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.
* Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.
* Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.
Common Expectations:
* Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.
* Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
* Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
* Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
* Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
* Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
Required for All Jobs:
* Performs other related duties as identified.
* WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.
* WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Physical Demands:
* Standing - Frequently
* Walking - Frequently
* Sitting - Occasionally
* Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
* Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
* Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
* Reaching - Occasionally
* Talking - Frequently
* Hearing - Frequently
* Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
* Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally
Working Environment:
* Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
* Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
* None Required
Work Experience:
* Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
Licenses:
* Certified Emergency Medical Technician Upon Hire Required or
* Certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Upon Hire Required
* Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Driver's License Statement:
Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
Courses and Training:
* Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course. Upon Hire Required
Benefits Offered:
* Comprehensive health benefits
* Flexible spending and health savings accounts
* Retirement savings plan
* Paid time off (PTO)
* Short-term disability
* Education assistance
* Financial education and support, including DailyPay
* Wellness and Wellbeing programs
* Caregiver support via Wellthy
* Childcare referral service via Wellthy
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