University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Jamestown , NY 14702
Posted 2 days ago
The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a Professional Flight Paramedic to support MedEvac 12, located in Jamestown, NY.
Schedule:
(2) 24-hour shifts per week
Weekends and holidays required
Purpose:
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 a 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. Supports and upholds the mission, goals, and objectives, of the STAT MedEvac system at all times.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Minimum of three years of experience at an ALS service.
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.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Advanced Trauma Life Support OR International Trauma Life Support OR Prehospital Trauma Life Support OR Trauma Nursing Core Course
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Certified Flight Paramedic
Driver's License
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
National Incident Management System Incident Command
National Incident Management System Introduction Course
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)
Passport (within 6 months of hire).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course OR Intl Trauma Life Support OR Adv Trauma Life Support. OR Prehospital Trauma Life Support (one required within 90 days of hire)
United States Passport
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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