Lehigh Valley Health Network
ALS Technical Partner - Per Diem
Lehigh Valley Health Network, Bartonsville, Pennsylvania, United States, 18321
Overview
Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. LVHN is nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers opportunities to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We are a Magnet hospital and have been honored with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's distinction for nursing excellence. LVHN is committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with a focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Summary: The ALS Technical Partner is a paramedic who will assist in providing quality care directly and indirectly to patients throughout their treatment in the Emergency Department. The ALS Technical Partner works with the treatment team (providers, nurses, ancillary staff, etc.) to provide professional care. They operate under established policies and procedures in a manner that supports patient safety and comfort. ALS Technical Partners are under the direct supervision of the Emergency Department provider(s) or nurse. Responsibilities
Assist in providing quality care directly and indirectly to patients in the Emergency Department. Collaborate with the treatment team to deliver professional care to patients seeking treatment. Adhere to established policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort. Operate under the direct supervision of Emergency Department providers or nurses. 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 care across the lifespan Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Ability to apply advanced knowledge and training to develop and execute 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 Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support - State of Pennsylvania NREMT-Paramedic Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: push/pull patients on bed or stretcher (29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters may walk 8-10 miles per shift. Roles may require kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Equal Opportunity
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. LVHN provides employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other protected classes as defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy, including recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. Additional Information
LVHN does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, employees, or any other organization location. LVHN is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Req ID: wd-JR127678 EEO language retained as necessary per policy.
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Join a team that delivers excellence. Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. LVHN is nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers opportunities to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We are a Magnet hospital and have been honored with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's distinction for nursing excellence. LVHN is committed to teamwork, compassion, and technology with a focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Summary: The ALS Technical Partner is a paramedic who will assist in providing quality care directly and indirectly to patients throughout their treatment in the Emergency Department. The ALS Technical Partner works with the treatment team (providers, nurses, ancillary staff, etc.) to provide professional care. They operate under established policies and procedures in a manner that supports patient safety and comfort. ALS Technical Partners are under the direct supervision of the Emergency Department provider(s) or nurse. Responsibilities
Assist in providing quality care directly and indirectly to patients in the Emergency Department. Collaborate with the treatment team to deliver professional care to patients seeking treatment. Adhere to established policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and comfort. Operate under the direct supervision of Emergency Department providers or nurses. 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 care across the lifespan Knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions Ability to apply advanced knowledge and training to develop and execute 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 Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s Degree PHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support - State of Pennsylvania NREMT-Paramedic Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: push/pull patients on bed or stretcher (29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters may walk 8-10 miles per shift. Roles may require kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Equal Opportunity
Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. LVHN provides employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other protected classes as defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy, including recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities. Additional Information
LVHN does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, employees, or any other organization location. LVHN is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes. Req ID: wd-JR127678 EEO language retained as necessary per policy.
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