Full time Paramedic (Emergency M

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a Full-Time Professional Flight Paramedic to support MedEvac 12, located in Jamestown, NY.

24-hour shifts

The Professional Flight Paramedic functions as a member of the critical care transport team and is responsible for the care of critically ill or injured patients transported by the STAT MedEvac system. Responsibilities include patient care incorporating assessment, stabilization, and intervention techniques consistent with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. The Professional Flight Paramedic is expected to execute independent judgment in order to deliver appropriate care that is consistent with the clinical protocols, when contact with a medical command physician is not possible. The Professional Flight Paramedic functions as part of a team and shares responsibility for the team's conduct. The Professional Flight Paramedic fulfills education and experiential requirements as established by the STAT MedEvac Medical Director, and performs other duties as assigned. OPERATIONS: Adheres to system standardization, policies and procedures, and other established practices to ensure prompt efficient response, safe operations, and quality patient care. Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times with a patient laden aircraft or ground unit. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement.

OUTREACH: Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times. Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; Ensures the safety of patients and all others functioning in and around the aircraft. EMPLOYEE HEALTH: Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings. Provide advanced critical care life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; accessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate, and employing the skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment; Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner. Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information. Participates constructively in the peer-review driven quality improvement program.

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam that includes a maximum height/weight restriction of 6-2 and less than or equal to 210 pounds, fitness for duty physical exam, hearing evaluation, and be declared fit for duty by the Medical Director. Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization by the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned. Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on the job flight training. Must have the ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment.

NREMT-P (required on hire unless otherwise specified based on home base assignment requirements).

EMT-P (PA required upon hire, other state-specific certifications based on home base assignment requirements).

Trauma Nursing Core Course OR Intl Trauma Life Support OR Advanced Trauma Life Support.

PA and NY Paramedic upon hire and OH within 90 days.

Advanced Trauma Life Support OR International Trauma Life Support OR Prehospital Trauma Life Support OR Trauma Nursing Core Course.

Certified Flight Paramedic.

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic OR Paramedic.

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-100 OR National Incident Management System Incident Command.

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-200 OR National Incident Management System Single Resources.

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-700 OR National Incident Management System Introduction Course.

National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMT-P).

Paramedic.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

#