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Critical Care Transport Paramedic JeffSTAT Nights

Jefferson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19102

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Jeffstat Paramedic

Full time 36 hours/week nights The JeffSTAT Paramedic is primarily responsible for providing care to patients during inter-facility and emergency transports following JeffSTAT's predetermined treatment protocols. The JeffSTAT Paramedic is an ambassador of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, as he or she is often the first Jefferson healthcare delivery team member with whom the patient and their family will have contact. Provides care to critically ill and injured patients following JeffSTAT's treatment protocols and standards of care. Completes a patient care record, which details a patient assessment, treatment rendered during transport, and the patient's outcome following interventions. Provides continuous education to patients and their families concerning the transport process, any interventions performed during transport, and the events that will transpire at the receiving facility. Inspects medical equipment for proper functioning at the beginning of each shift; inspects the quantity of medical supplies at the beginning of each shift; completes ambulance inventory checklist; completes refrigerator temperature log; completes glucometer control testing. Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients. Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements. Maintains an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy. Intubation, IV insertion, medication administration, EKG interpretation, and chest decompression Mechanical cardiac assist devices (IABP, ECMO, VAD, Impella), external ventricular devices (EVD), Invasive patient monitoring devices (Arterial line, SWAN Gantz, CVP) Experience: Three (3) years of field paramedic experience, minimum 5000 hours, in a critical care transport program or 911 ALS ambulance service. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic shall be experienced and proficient in performing advanced life support skills. Pennsylvania Paramedic certification (EMT-P) National Registered Paramedic. Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 6 months of hire Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) audit, Advanced Trauma Core Nurse (ATCN), or Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) within six months of employment Advanced Stoke Life Support (ASLS) within six months of employment Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) within six months of employment Delaware Paramedic certification within six months of employment FP-C Flight Paramedic Certification or CCP-C Critical Care Paramedic Certification within 2 years of employment FP-C required within six months of flight orientation Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic NJ

MICP within six months of employment Air Crew Member- Flight Paramedic required for flight providers Workday Night (United States of America) Regular Primary Location Address: 441 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Jefferson is reimagining healthcare and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit healthcare systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospital campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed healthcare organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.