Paramedic - Full Time - Rotating Shifts

Trinity Health - Darby, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Darby, PA

10,001+ employees

Hospitals

About the position

The Paramedic position at Trinity Health involves providing emergency patient care at an Advanced Life Support (ALS) level. The role is critical in responding to emergency calls, administering necessary medical interventions, and ensuring patient safety and comfort during crises. Paramedics are expected to maintain compliance with medical protocols and effectively communicate with patients, families, and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides emergency patient care on an Advanced Life Support (ALS) level.
• Responds to emergency calls and renders appropriate care to patients with compliance and accuracy.
• Obtains and monitors vital signs for detrimental trends.
• Administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
• Initiates airway care and oxygen therapy via appropriate delivery devices.
• Performs control of external hemorrhage and bandaging.
• Stabilizes and immobilizes suspected fractures.
• Attends to emergency childbirth situations.
• Performs emergency rescues when indicated.
• Responds to calls promptly and in compliance with PA Motor Vehicle Code.
• Initiates intravenous therapy in peripheral veins and obtains blood samples for analysis.
• Provides pulmonary ventilation by oral, nasal endotracheal intubation.
• Prepares and administers approved medications via various routes.
• Monitors and interprets cardiac activity via monitor.
• Performs emergency cardio version/defibrillation and external transthoracic pacing.
• Performs emergency cricothyrotomy and needle decompression.
• Completes patient charting and paperwork for each call in a timely manner.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area and vehicle readiness for response.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Graduate of a PA approved EMT Training Program.
• Graduate of a PA approved Paramedic Training Program.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Current PA EMT-paramedic certification.
• Current CPR (BCLS) training.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification.
• Excellent physical and mental health with manual dexterity to perform job duties.
• One year experience as a paramedic preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Basic firefighting (optional).
• EVOC and Haz-mat awareness.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Benefits start on first day of employment