Paramedic
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Quakertown
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care.We are currently seeking
talented paramedics to join our transport team. Start your career
at St. Luke's, it is a Level 1 Trauma Center, Stroke Center and
Tertiary Care teaching hospital. St. Luke's is the only hospital in
the Lehigh Valley and, in fact, in Pennsylvania, named one of IBM
Watson Health (formerly Truven Health Analytics) 100 Top Hospitals
in the nation six times total & four years in a row.St. Luke's
Emergency and Transport Services (ETS), licensed in Pennsylvania
and New Jersey, provides 911 emergency transport, non-emergent
transport and para-transport van services to the communities we
serve. Operating out of four strategically located ambulance
stations, St. Luke's ETS is one of the largest hospital based
ambulance services in Pennsylvania with over 30 years of experience
in Emergency Medical Services. St. Luke's ambulance service is
ready 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year, to respond to calls for
help.St. Luke's ETS operations include 16 ambulances, over 108
employees, in-house transport billing services and St. Luke's Com
our internal communications/dispatch center. St. Luke's ETS
provides primary Advanced and Basic Life Support ambulance services
to the following municipalities:Pocono, Jackson and Hamilton
Township's in Monroe CountyFountain Hill and Salisbury Township in
Lehigh CountyQuakertown, Richlandtown and Milford in Bucks
CountyKnowlton Township in New JerseySt. Luke's ETS also provides
mutual aid coverage and MCI assistance to its surrounding agencies
and municipalities .Currently offering a $3,500 Sign On Bonus for
Qualified Candidates.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting 3 hours a day; 30 minutes at a time. -Standing up to 2
hours a day; 30 minutes at a time. Walking up to 3 hours a day; 30
minutes at a time. -Continuous use of hands and fingers.
-Frequently grasping firmly and twisting/turning of the fingers and
hand(s) simultaneously. -Occasionally reaches above shoulder level.
-Occasionally lifts an object from a lower to a higher position 200
to 350 pounds. Occasionally carrying an object of 11 to 25 pounds.
-Occasionally pushes up to 75 pounds. -Occasionally pulls up to 350
pounds. -Frequently stooping and bending. -Frequently squatting.
-Occasionally crouching and kneeling. -Occasionally crawling.
-Occasional climbing. -Must be able to perceive attributes of an
object through touch. -Must be able to hear as it relates to normal
conversation. -Must be able to see as it relates to general, near,
far, color, peripheral vision and vision monotony. -Maintain
balance and strength in awkward positions. -Speak clearly, even
under stressful circumstances. -Accurately communicate ideas orally
and in writing in English. -Respond physically with speed. - Speak
at proper volumes for appropriate situations. -Must get along with
others.
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
PA certified as a Paramedic (I year or more experience as an EMT
and/or Paramedic preferred.)Current BLS, PALS, ACLS certification.
EVOC/EVDT certification. - Driver requirements (PA DOH
Requirement). - Be at least 18 years of age. - Have a valid
driver's license. - Must observe all traffic laws. - Must not be
addicted to, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs. - Must be
free from any physical or mental defects or disease that may impair
the person's ability to drive an ambulance. -PHTLS certification.
(Preferred) -Critical Care EMT-P (EMT-P CC) certification.
(Preferred). - Hazardous materials R & I certification or higher.
(Preferred). - NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 or 800. (Preferred). -
Tact courtesy, initiative, judgment and the ability to follow
directions is required.
$3,500 Sign on bonus for qualified applicantsPlease complete your
application using your full legal name and -current home address.
-Be sure to -include -employment history for -the past seven (7)
years, including your present employer. - Additionally, you are
-encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history,
education, and/or certifications and -licenses, if applicable. -It
is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion
of submitting your first application. -Thank you for your interest
in St. Luke's!!
Keywords: St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem , Paramedic, Healthcare , Quakertown, Pennsylvania
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