Paramedic - Transport Team - Evenings: 11am-11pm
Tower Health

Job Info

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Job Summary

The Paramedic functions in conjunction with the Registered Nursing staff in the delivery of care during the transport of ill and/or injured pediatric patients. Their duties may include administering medications, performing invasive procedures, and using specialized equipment to treat patients. They are often the first medical professionals on the scene of an emergency, and their quick thinking and skilled interventions can significantly impact patient outcomes. Their work involves close collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care and the highest possible results. A successful paramedic possesses excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, as well as a genuine passion for helping others.

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Qualifications

Paramedic - Transport Team - Evenings: 11am-11pm

Education Requirements

• Post High School Degree Program- OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Degree Program

Experience

• Paramedic Experience Required

Certification and Licensure

• Pa Paramedic Certification or PA EMT Certification
• BLS Certification via AHA
• ACLS Certification & PALS Certification via AHA

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Multitasking
• Strong Team Player

Overview

About the Organization

With more than 11,000 team members, Tower Health includes Reading Hospital, a teaching hospital based in West Reading; Brandywine Hospital in Coatesville; Chestnut Hill Hospital, a teaching hospital in Philadelphia; Jennersville Hospital in West Grove; Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville; Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown; and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. We also operate Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing & Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences, & we have a comprehensive physician network.

Collaboration across Tower Health enables our hospitals, providers, leadership & staff to leverage best practices across the health system. Our hospitals have received national recognition for advanced care in areas such as neurosurgery and stroke, cardiac & vascular surgery, trauma, hematology & oncology. Reading HealthPlex, which opened at Reading Hospital in October 2016, combines state-of-the-art technology and world-class design to make the HealthPlex one of the most sophisticated surgical centers & inpatient facilities in the region.

At Tower Health, we have a rich history of providing high-quality, cost-effective care in the communities we serve. As the healthcare industry continues to change, one thing remains steadfast: Tower Health's commitment to Advancing Health, Transforming Lives.

Why St. Christopher's Hospital for Children

St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.

St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher's is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women's Choice Award Best Children's Hospital.

In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.

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