Paramedic- STC
Tower Health

Job Info

Overview

About the Organization

Tower Health is a strong, regional, integrated healthcare provider/payer system that offers leading-edge, compassionate healthcare and wellness services to a population of 2.5 million people. Together, our seven hospitals and other entities provide a full range of medical care from prevention, screenings & education; to the latest clinical services and surgeries available; to rehabilitation. We also offer wellness programs & public health services that ensure our communities are the healthiest they can be. Our caring, highly trained physicians and staff are committed to patient safety and patient satisfaction.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Skills & Abilities

- Commitment to excellence in patient care.

- Demonstrates ability to take direction.

- Able to handle and complete multiple tasks and assignments.

- Demonstrates active involvement as a care team member.

- Commitment to customer service.

- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills.

- Sets nursing care priorities as delegated by the RN.

- Demonstrates the necessary knowledge and skills required to take care of children from infancy to young adult.

- Demonstrates accountability and professionalism.

- Adapts to change in a positive, professional manner.

Qualifications

-Training & Education: The completion of an EMS approved paramedic course, and licensure from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Health Services.

-Experience: A minimum of one year experience as an EMT-Paramedic required.

-Supervisory Responsibility: Not applicable

-Required Licenses: EMT-Paramedic Certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of Health Servic