Critical Care Paramedic (Ground and Air Transport)

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Fountain Hill, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) is a Pennsylvania certified Paramedic who has received advanced training in critical care transport paramedicine. The Critical Care Paramedic is responsible for providing emergency, non-emergency, pre-hospital, and Interfacility care to patients in a safe and efficient manner. The Critical Care Paramedic also performs clerical and non-technical duties as assigned by the Network Director of Ambulance and Hospital Access Services, Critical Care Transport Nurse Manager and or Supervisors of St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Graduate of an accredited Paramedic Program.
• Current Pennsylvania Paramedic Certification.
• Three years or 5000 hours in a high volume 911 system as a paramedic
• Current BCLS, PALS or PEPP, ACLS, PHTLS or ITLS certification.
• EVOC/EVDT certification and EMSVO Upon Hire.
• Driver requirements (PA DOH Requirement): (a) Be at least 18 years of age, (b) Have a valid driver’s license, (c) Must observe all traffic laws, (d) Must not be addicted to, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and (e) Must be free from any physical or mental defects or disease that may impair the person’s ability to drive an ambulance.
• Hazardous materials R & I certification or higher.
• Tact, courtesy, initiative, judgment and the ability to follow directions is required.
• Complete the Critical Care Paramedic Orientation process at St. Lukes Emergency Transport Service.

Nice To Haves

• Critical Care Paramedic or Flight Paramedic (CC-P or FP-C) certification. Either the FP-C or CCP-C MUST be obtained within one year from the date of hire.
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 or 800, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs in depth, systematic assessment of all assigned patients.
• Formulates collaborative and individualized plan of care and identifies expected patient outcomes, using the nursing process.
• Implements, evaluates and documents patient care interventions and effectiveness in accordance with care plan.
• Organizes, coordinates and prioritizes patient care consistently utilizing available resources.
• Maintains an awareness of unit budget.
• Functions as a professional role model and resource person providing guidance to co-workers.
• Takes active role in unit-based performance improvement.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Complies with established chain of command for work related problems.
• Participates in identifying unit needs and supports unit goals and objectives that contribute to the growth of the Patient Services Department.
• Maintains departmental records for administrative and regulatory purposes.
• Collaborates with other caregivers to assure appropriate staffing levels on all shifts.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED