Paramedic Hershey Division - Lion EMS

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full‑time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant‑in‑Aid program.

$5,000 Sign‑On Bonus - eligible to those that qualify

Penn State Health
- Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:

PA:
Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Varied

Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour

Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour

Hours: 12 hr

Responsible for administering advanced life support care on 911 emergency incidents and during transportation of patients.

• Current certification as a Paramedic or PHRN in the Commonwealth of PA or eligible for and completion of reciprocity process, if certified in another state.
• AHA BLS required within six (6) months of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 30 days of start date.
• Valid Driver's license or eligible for a Commonwealth of PA driver's license if out of state.
• PA DOH EMSVO certification within 30 days of start date.
• Haz Mat Awareness Training and NIMS (100, 200, 700, 800) required within 30 days of start date.
• Must obtain Medical Command within 90 days of start date.

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Life Lion offers 24/7 emergency medical services (EMS) and 911 response to numerous municipalities throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, Lebanon, York, Lancaster, and Berks counties. The Life Lion team includes paramedics, emergency medical technicians, nurses, physicians, pilots, dispatchers, and mechanics who are highly trained to deliver lifesaving services – including advanced and basic life support. Our team also prepares patients for the level of care they’ll need once they arrive at the hospital.

Our Critical Care staff members are among the most highly trained clinicians in the nation. They attend countless hours of continuing education and attend advanced clinical rotations so they can provide the same level of critical care in the out-of-hospital environment during transport.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.