Advanced Care Paramedic Specialist

3 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC Full time
Job Title: Advanced Care Paramedic

UPMC is seeking a Full-time Paramedic to work various 10–13-hour shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday - Sunday.

Job Summary:

The Advanced Care Paramedic is a vital member of the UPMC Your Care program for Medicare members, providing urgent and episodic care to members in their homes or other locations.

Responsibilities:
  • Serves as a role model for professional paramedic practice, demonstrating a passion for developing others.
  • Identifies opportunities for clinical quality and workplace improvement, building and mending relationships among colleagues.
  • Performs thorough hands-on member assessments and history-taking, utilizing diagnostic equipment to investigate symptoms and complaints.
  • Assesses members for geriatric syndromes, such as falls, functional decline, sleep disorders, delirium, dementia, bladder / bowel problems, polypharmacy, and weight loss.
  • Understands care for the older adult and palliative care interventions.
  • Responds to all requests in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to system standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Participates in projects and initiatives to continue the advancement of the team.
  • Maintains operational readiness by completing required equipment and medication checks and logs on an established schedule.
  • Safely operates a company vehicle, avoiding distractions while driving.
Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Three years clinical experience in prehospital or hospital care
  • Eligibility to receive medical command authorization by the Medical Director
  • Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to any residence or venue of care within the defined service area
  • Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a fitness for duty physical exam, hearing evaluation, and declaration of fitness for duty by the Medical Director
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Driver's License
  • National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification
  • Paramedic
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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