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Professional Flight Paramedic, East - Muncy, PA
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Professional Flight Paramedic, East - Muncy, PA
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Schedule
(2) 24‑hour shifts per week
Holidays and weekends 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 exercise independent judgment 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.
Responsibilities
OPERATIONS:
Adheres to system standardization, policies and procedures, and other established practices to ensure prompt, efficient response, safe operations, and quality patient care. Meets all deadlines for certifications, clinical competencies, or educational requirements. 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.
SAFETY:
Ensures the safety of patients and all others functioning in and around the aircraft. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.
OUTREACH:
Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high‑stress environment at all times and demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.
CLINICAL:
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; using resources that are required or made available. 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.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH:
Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor to a supervisor in a timely manner.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Three years clinical experience in critical care and/or emergency department.
Qualifications
Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical exam that includes a maximum height/weight restriction of 6‑2 and ≤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.
Must 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
Driver’s License
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 90 days of hire
NIMS Incident Command Level 100 within 90 days of hire
NIMS Single Resources Level 200 within 90 days of hire
NIMS Introduction Course Level 700 within 90 days of hire
NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 90 days of hire
Certified Flight Paramedic within 2 years of hire
NREMT‑PEMT‑P based on home base assignment requirements
Trauma Nursing Core Course or International Trauma Life Support or Advanced Trauma Life Support or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (one required within 90 days of hire)
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Professional Flight Paramedic, East - Muncy, PA
role at
UPMC .
Schedule
(2) 24‑hour shifts per week
Holidays and weekends 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 exercise independent judgment 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.
Responsibilities
OPERATIONS:
Adheres to system standardization, policies and procedures, and other established practices to ensure prompt, efficient response, safe operations, and quality patient care. Meets all deadlines for certifications, clinical competencies, or educational requirements. 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.
SAFETY:
Ensures the safety of patients and all others functioning in and around the aircraft. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.
OUTREACH:
Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high‑stress environment at all times and demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.
CLINICAL:
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; using resources that are required or made available. 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.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH:
Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor to a supervisor in a timely manner.
High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Three years clinical experience in critical care and/or emergency department.
Qualifications
Successful completion of a pre‑employment physical exam that includes a maximum height/weight restriction of 6‑2 and ≤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.
Must 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
Driver’s License
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 90 days of hire
NIMS Incident Command Level 100 within 90 days of hire
NIMS Single Resources Level 200 within 90 days of hire
NIMS Introduction Course Level 700 within 90 days of hire
NIH Stroke Scale Certification within 90 days of hire
Certified Flight Paramedic within 2 years of hire
NREMT‑PEMT‑P based on home base assignment requirements
Trauma Nursing Core Course or International Trauma Life Support or Advanced Trauma Life Support or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (one required within 90 days of hire)
Act 34
UPMC
is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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