Professional CCG/Flight Paramedic
12 hours ago
The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a full-time Professional CCG/Flight Paramedic to support STAT MedEvac.
Schedule:
- 12-hour rotating shifts
- Open availability required
Purpose:
The Professional CCG/Flight Paramedic is a critical care transport team member responsible for following PA DOH BLS, ALS, and CCG guidelines while caring for 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 during critical care ground and air transports. The Professional CCG/Flight Paramedic is expected to execute independent judgment to deliver appropriate care consistent with the clinical protocols when contact with a medical command physician is impossible. The Professional CCG/Flight Paramedic functions as a part of a team and shares responsibility for the team's conduct. The Professional CCG/Flight Paramedic fulfills education and experiential requirements established by the STAT MedEvac Medical Director and performs other duties as assigned. Supports and upholds the mission, goals, and objectives of the STAT MedEvac system always.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment, using educational resources that are required or made available. Demonstrates competency related to pharmacological interventions. Provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence to established protocols and standards of care; assess online medical command or other resources when appropriate. Participates in developing and completing research projects. Always ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity. Actively participates in the development and training of new staff. Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information promptly. Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and billing information. Participates constructively in the peer-review-driven quality improvement program. Adheres to the current uniform policy. Performs all assigned duties, including daily, weekly, monthly, or other duties assigned by the base site manager, including (but not limited to): Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications) Ensures crew is logged onto computer duty roster Participates in shift report from off-going crew Equipment checks Transport log Medication log.
- Maintains a clean patient environment as well as crew quarters. Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service. Ensures safe operation of the patient-laden stretcher, always employing appropriate stretcher discipline. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of the head of the stretcher, and stretcher movement. Completes all official documentation promptly, such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc. Adheres to rules for scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability. Ensures the safety of patients and all others. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and uses tools to enhance a safe work environment. Always reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high-stress environment, with a clear understanding of who the customer is. Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers, including creating and sustaining a positive relationship, regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation. Participates in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities, representing the UPMC and STAT MedEvac system.
- Maintains fitness for duty (if qualified as a flight crew member) by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation to a supervisor on time, no matter how minor. Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard. Reports for work well rested and fit for duty. Always adhere to the drug and alcohol policy, including prescription and/or over-the-counter medicine use.
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Minimum of three years of experience at an ALS service.
- EMSVO within 1 year of hire.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam that includes a maximum height/weight restriction of 6-2 and cannot exceed 225 pounds when wearing a flight suit, helmet, and boots, 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 from the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned. Must be able to complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job ground/flight training. Work productively and effectively within a complex environment to handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Three years of clinical experience with a busy advanced life support, critical care ambulance service. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are required for various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and lead others in applying the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Advanced Trauma Life Support OR International Trauma Life Support
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Certified Flight Paramedic (within 2 years of hire)
- Driver's License
- EMT-P (PA required upon hire, other state-specific certifications based on home base assignment requirements).
- 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 Introduction Course
- FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Certification IS-700 OR National Incident Management System Single Resources
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
- National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMT-P)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- Paramedic
- Trauma Nursing Core Course
- United States Passport
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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