ALS Technical Partner; Paramedic Flex Per Diem - Macungie

Position: ALS Technical Partner (Paramedic) Flex Per Diem - Macungie
Location: Gilbertsville
** ALS Technical Partner (Paramedic) Flex Per Diem - Macungie
** Per Diem  Day Shift      Department  Lehigh Valley Macungie     Shift Details  Day Shift, , two 12 hr shifts in a four week schedule, weekend and holiday rotation        
** ALS Technical Partner (Paramedic) Flex Per Diem - Macungie
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ALS TECHNICAL PARTNER (PARAMEDIC) - EMERGENCY DEPT. FLEX PER DIEMLVH – Macungie Neighborhood Hospital - 18 bed Small-Format Hospital (8 ER, 10 Inpatient)
** Summary
* * The ALS Technical Partner is a paramedic and will assist in providing quality care directly and indirectly to patients throughout their treatment course within the Emergency Department. The ALS Technical Partner will work in cooperation with the treatment team (provider(s), nurse, ancillary, etc.) to provide professional care to patients seeking treatment in the Emergency Department. The ALS Technical Partner will function in adherence to established policies and procedures in a manner conducive to the safety and comfort of the patient.

ALS Technical Partners will be under the direct supervision of the Emergency Department provider(s) or nurse.  
** Minimum Qualifications
*** High School Diploma/GED
* Ability to assess needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
* Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools.
* Demonstrates age-specific competencies in the care of neonates, infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, school aged, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
* Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions.
* Must be able to apply advance knowledge and training, developing and executing a plan of care, and rapidly intervene in life-saving procedures.
* ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
* PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
* American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
* PA EMT-P Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire or
* NREMT-Paramedic-National Reg of EMT-Medic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Associate’s Degree
* PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support - State of Pennsylvania
* NREMT-Paramedic-National Reg of EMT-Medic - State of Pennsylvania
** Physical Demands
** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples:
Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
* Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending,…