Emergency Medical Technician - EMT

EMT PositionLocation: Geisinger EMS MifflintownShift: Rotation (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Worker Type: RegularExemption Status: NoJob Summary: New EMT Starting Rates!! EMTs are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, plus a $2/hour transport premium for day shifts and a $2/hour shift differential for nights.Job DutiesProvides basic life support and operates vehicles in accordance with the Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Services Act 37 and consistent with related rules, regulations and regional protocols.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 position.Position DetailsNew EMT starting rates!$5000 Bonus$2/hour dayshift transport premium$2/hour night shift differentialFull benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day oneThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependentsPre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contributionCompany-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quicklyUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentiveFamily-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved onesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and moreVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insuranceEducation: 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 BodySkills: 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.