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Emergency Medical Technician/EMT Apprentice - Cumberland Perry York

Penn State Health • Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 • Posted 8 days ago

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The Emergency Medical Technician Apprentice at Penn State Health receives on-the-job training for Medical Transport Driver and Emergency Medical Technician roles, while completing the required coursework for Emergency Medical Technician national & Pennsylvania state certification. This role involves performing team-based care of the sick and injured and providing basic life support care to those requesting Emergency Medical Services response. The position offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow in a healthcare setting, with exposure to a wide patient population.

Responsibilities

  • Receives on-the-job training for Medical Transport Driver and Emergency Medical Technician roles.
  • Completes the required coursework for Emergency Medical Technician national & Pennsylvania state certification.
  • Performs team-based care of the sick and injured.
  • Provides basic life support care to those requesting Emergency Medical Services response.

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license required or eligible for a Commonwealth of PA license if out of state.

Preferred

  • CPR certification.

About Penn State Health

Penn State Health is a prominent multi-hospital health system in central Pennsylvania, offering a wide range of healthcare services. They operate medical centers and a children's hospital, providing primary care, cancer care, emergency services, and more across various locations. Penn State Health prioritizes exceptional patient care, personalized medicine, and diversity in their leadership.

Full Job Description

**Penn State Health** - **Life Lion LLC**

**Location:** US:PA:Mechanicsburg

**Work Type:** Full Time

**FTE:** 1.00

**Shift:** Varied

**Hours:** 12 hour days or nights

**Recruiter Contact:** Elyse Hahn at erider@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://erider@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)

**SUMMARY OF POSITION:**

Receives on-the-job training for Medical Transport Driver and Emergency Medical Technician roles, while completing the required coursework for Emergency Medical Technician national & Pennsylvania state certification. Medical Transport Drivers perform safe transport of non-emergent clients. Emergency Medical Technician job training includes performing team-based care of the sick and injured and provides basic life support care to those requesting Emergency Medical Services response.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):**

+ High school diploma or equivalent required.

+ Valid driver's license required or eligible for a Commonwealth of PA license if out of state.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):**

+ CPR certification preferred.

**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?**

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.

**For more information:** https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

**Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:**

+ **_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.

**For a full list with more detailed information:** https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH LIFE LION?**

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.

**YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence - that's Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That's all you.**

_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 7:00 AM and 5:00 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

**Position** Emergency Medical Technician/EMT Apprentice - Cumberland Perry York

**Location** US:PA:Mechanicsburg | Allied Health | Full Time

**Req ID** null