ALS Technical Partner

Join the ALS Technical Partner role at Lehigh Valley Health NetworkJoin 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. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region.SummaryThe 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.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GEDAbility 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 advance knowledge and training, developing and executing a plan of care, and rapidly intervene in life-saving procedures.ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of PennsylvaniaPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of PennsylvaniaAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of PennsylvaniaPA EMT-P Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire orNREMT-Paramedic-National Reg of EMT-Medic - State of Pennsylvania Upon HirePreferred QualificationsAssociate’s DegreePHTLS - Prehospital Trauma Life Support - State of PennsylvaniaNREMT-Paramedic-National Reg of EMT-Medic - State of PennsylvaniaPhysical DemandsLift 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.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06