Paramedic

Job TitleJob Identification 227104Job Category Clinical CareJob Schedule Part timeJob Shift Shift4 - RotatingLocations 850 5th Ave, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, US 842 South Washington Ave, Greencastle, PA, 17225, US 132 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, 17236, US 5 Roadside Ave, Waynesboro, PA, 17268, USAssignment Category PRN/Per DiemFTE 0.001Job DescriptionSchedulePRN staff work as available to back fill open shifts.Minimal work requirement after orientation is 12-hours per month. Orientation requires regular commitment to complete in 90-days or less.General SummaryResponds to EMS calls and performs a variety of functions related to the care and treatment of patients suffering from urgent and emergent disease and/or injury states in accordance with appropriate rules, regulations, and protocols. According to PA DOH EMS Act and scope of practice.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:Responds to EMS calls, observes safety policies, and operates an emergency vehicle with due regard for others.Prepares, hangs, monitors, and administers I.V. fluids.Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.Prepares patients for scheduled procedures and assists in patient assessment.Responds to emergency calls as a single Advanced Life Support ProviderCommon 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 in-service meetings.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.QualificationsMinimum Education:High School Diploma or GED RequiredWork Experience:1 year In busy 911 system. RequiredLicenses:Certified Paramedic Upon Hire Required orCertified Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required andBasic Life Support Upon Hire Required andAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire Required andPed Adv Life Support Upon Hire RequiredDriver'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:Medical Command Authorization Upon Hire Required andEmergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC) Upon Hire Required andNational Incident Management System (NIMS) 100, 200, 700, 800 – Hazardous Materials Awareness Upon Hire Required andEmergency Medical Services Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) Upon Hire RequiredAbout UsWellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.