ALS Technical Partner; Paramedic - Per Diem

ALS Technical Partner – Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

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.

• 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 advanced 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)

• Associate’s Degree
• PHTLS – Prehospital Trauma Life Support – State of Pennsylvania
• NREMT‑Paramedic‑National Reg of EMT‑Medic – State of Pennsylvania

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, squatting and performing CPR.

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law.

All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Req
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