Lewisburg, PA, US
11 days ago
Paramedic Intern - EMS Operations - Days

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES


1. Maintain the response vehicle:
a. Keep vehicle clean.
b. Check inventory and keep vehicle adequately stocked.
c. Report necessary repairs/damage.


2. Maintain a neat well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with established dress code.
3. Complies with Staffing/Scheduling Policy to ensure prompt, regular attendance and timely reporting off.
Similar or related 4. duties as required.
5. Assist in the Emergency Room as directed by the physician.
6. Assist in developing policies and procedures to ensure safe, effective and efficient pre-hospital care.
7. Attend and participates in scheduled in-services: Mandatory- CPR, Fire & Safety, Disaster Plan, Infection Control; and elective.
8. Assess nature and extent of illness or injury and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
9. Determine need for additional assistance.


10. Prepare and use the following:
a. Life-pak (EKG, defibrillator, synchronizer, telemetry, external pacemaker).
b. Suction
c. Oxygen
d. Intubation (esophageal, endotracheal, nasogastric, and nasotracheal).
e. Ventilator/CPAP
f. Communication system


11. Maintain record of emergency responses, supplies used, mileage and equipment maintenance).
Requires use of computer applications such as hospital information systems, performance management software,
education/training software, Microsoft Word, Excel, email and department specific software and web applications.

1. High school diploma or equivalent required


2. Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician in the State of PA. Current CPR, ACLS and PALS certification.


3. Currently enrolled in good standing at a State approved Paramedic Education / Teaching program at either Pennsylvania College of
Technology (PCT) or Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC). And, is approved by either institution to function independently
with said supervision at the internship level.

4. Current EVOC certification within one year of employment.


5. Current Hazardous Materiel R & I, Operation level certification in compliance with OSHA Act: CFR 1910-120.


6. Valid driver's license and proof of insurability


7. Pennsylvania state police criminal record check, child abuse history clearance and an FBI criminal history check required.
Work requires basic computer literacy skills and keyboard proficiency. Work requires use of web based word processing system for
documentation. Work requires basic skills in Microsoft Word.


8.Work requires interpersonal skills to communicate with team members, staff, fire fighters, police, etc. Team collaboration is
frequently required to provide the highest quality of care. A high level of social sensitivity when communicating with patients to
gather patient histories, explain procedures , and give instructions. Must be compassionate, professional, and empathetic when
handling patient complaints and concerns while remaining focused on providing a positive patient experience (more than 80% of
work time).


9. Work requires analytical ability to assess patients and provide appropriate care. Must be able to integrate and interpret data from
diverse sources to analyze the environment and relevant dynamics and identify safe solutions. Analytical ability required to operate
equipment.

10. Must be able to accept and complete responsibilities without direct supervision (51-80% of work time).


11. Work requires a high level of mental and visual focus requiring mental application and attention to detail. Work is performed under
tight deadlines, must possess excellent time management and functional organizational skills to manage a variety of tasks in a
short period of time in a fast-past, stressful environment (more than 80% of work time).

Comprehensive health benefitsFlexible spending and health savings accountsRetirement savings planPaid time off (PTO)HolidaysShort-term disabilityEducation assistanceFinancial education and support, including DailyPayWellness and Wellbeing programCaregiver support via WellthyFinancial Wellness via SmartPathChildcare referral service via Wellthy
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