Per Diem, Paramedic - Media, PA
- ACLS
- PALS
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open paramedic jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $30.50 an hour, the middle half $29.80–$33.54, across 14 jobs that state their pay. Paramedics employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $29.33 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Riddle Hospital in Media reported 58 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 2,285,047 hours worked: 5.1 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 2 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of Riddle Memorial Hospital
Medicare gives Riddle Memorial Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Pennsylvania's hospitals average 3.4). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Pennsylvania hospitals by rating.
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- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.89x · Clicks 5
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 45.1% · Stating an hourly rate 42.9%
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About the job
Could you be our next Per Diem Paramedic with Riddle EMS?
Why work as a Per Diem Paramedic with Main Line Health?
Make an Impact!
Paramedics at Riddle EMS are working in a fast paced, team environment providing basic and life support to an individual needing care in the field. Quick thinking is needed in order to evaluate care and provide assessment of needs. Communication and compassion shines through continuing the service of Main Line Health outside of the hospital. Come make an impact with the emergent care we provide to our community!
Develop and Grow Your Career!
You are encouraged to attend MLH Education & Development Classes that offer a variety of relevant courses, tools, and resources to help achieve your personal and professional goals. On-going feedback and career development are provided by your Manager through the use of performance appraisals and 1:1 communication to further develop yourself professionally.
Join the Team!
Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.
Position-Specific Benefits include
We offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services and vendors... And parking is always free!
Position
Paramedic - Per Diem
Shift
Per Diem
Experience
Minimum of two years of pre-hospital advanced life support experience or equivalent experience.
Education
- High school graduate.
- Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic program or its equivalent.
- Successful completion of an approved CCEMT-P Program or Critical Care Nursing Program.
Licensures/Certifications
- Satisfactory completion of practical and written examinations administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
- Current Pennsylvania certification as an EMT-Paramedic or Pre-Hospital Nurse.
- Current driver’s license valid in Pennsylvania with copy on file.
- Current BCLS and ACLS certifications with copies on file.
- Hazmat Awareness, and EVOC/EMSVO all are required.
- Other certifications are encouraged, such as: NREMT-P, PHTLS, BTLS, PALS, NALS, Firefighting 1 or equivalent.
From Main Line Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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