Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: 12

**$5,000 Sign On Bonus - Eligible to those that qualify**

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Community Paramedicine Clinicians will work with patients in and out of hospital environment providing clinical care to patients who have been discharged from the hospital. These clinicians will also work with the various service lines, including physicians, nurses, care coordinators and other members of the health system to with various transitional care needs and to mitigate preventable readmissions. These clinicians will also provide real time feedback to physician and nursing staff on clinical findings of patients who might need follow up care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

High School Diploma required

Graduate of an approved Paramedic training program required.

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P) certification within the Commonwealth of PA or Pre-Hospital Health Professional credential required.

Two (2) years of experience with Life Lion EMS as a Paramedic (or)1 year of experience with Life Lion EMS as a paramedic and 1 year previous supervisory EMS experience (or) PHRN (Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse)

Three (3) years total of pre-hospital experience required

Basic Life Support certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification, EVOC certificate, and NIMS (100, 200, 700 & 800) are required

A valid PA Driver's License with at least a 2 year driving history before beginning employment is required

Completion of approved Emergency Vehicle Operations Training program PA DOH EMSVO NIMS (100, 200, 700 & 800)

PA Hazmat awareness training is required within 30 days of employment.

Must obtain Medical Command within 90 days of start date.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

About Penn State Health

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