Critical Care Flight paramedic

Geisinger•Danville, PA

About The Position

Up to a 10K Bonus for those who qualify! Provides paramedic level care, within the scope of Act 37 and as credentialed by the Life Flight medical director to Life Flight patients in conjunction with the Flight Nurse. Functions as a team member in the Emergency Department and assists physicians and ED Staff to provide care to Emergency Department patients as needed. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients from birth to over 100 years range. Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction. Accepts an assignment at any Life Flight site as directed by leadership to insure adequate staffing.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Certified Flight Paramedic - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation ProgramNeonatal Resuscitation Program
S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified - The S.T.A.B.L.E. ProgramThe S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
Communication
Preceptor Skills
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Provides critical care transport paramedic level until patient care is relinquished to an accepting medical facility.
Maintains thorough patient care documentation in the electronic medical record
Practices within the paramedic scope of practice as defined by a medical command physician, or as needed under the written guidelines of the Seven Mountains EMS Council Regional Protocols or the Department of Health EMS ACT 37Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Communicates educational needs to the Chief Flight Nurse, Regional Supervisors, the Medical Director CEP’s and the Life Flight Educator as required.
Maintains Pennsylvania Department of Health medical command status. If not previous certified, will acquire the FP-C credential within one year of hire
Functions in the role of a critical care flight and Critical Care Transport Paramedic with an expanded scope of practice approved by the Life Flight Medical Director and Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic scope of practice expansion is only applicable to licensed Air–Ambulance programs in the commonwealth
May function in a non-essential per diem role in Emergency Departments to the level permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Maintains competency in the use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Life Flight.
Assures cleanliness, organization and proper equipping of the medical interior of all Life Flight helicopters.
Assures adequate inventory of supplies and equipment at each Life Flight base site.
Assures orderly environment in rooftop helipad and cleanliness of helipads at all hangar locations
Functions as a flight crew member and assists the pilot as needed.
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical crew members, patient and equipment during all phases of flight.
Participates in all preflight briefings and post flight debriefings.
Acts as preceptor and participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
Assists in conducting safety briefings as needed.
Maintains awareness of current issues related to paramedics through participation in professional activities.
Participates in all Life Flight educational requirements necessary for maintaining active status and as required by the Life Flight program.
Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
Works in a patient care environment in and around aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins.
Position may require sitting for long periods of time in a helicopter or in an office environment.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, jet fumes, and extreme temperatures.
Working conditions in or near aircraft and/or aircraft hangar environment on a daily basis and may be exposed to loud aircraft noise, fumes, gases, odors, dust particles, and mechanical and electrical hazards.
Travel may be required.
Employee may not exceed 250 lbs in weight in flight gear.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits

Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners