Critical Care Paramedic Part Time

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

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About The Position

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. The Critical Care Transport- Paramedic (CCT-P) is a Pennsylvania certified Critical Care Paramedic who is responsible for providing emergency, non-emergency, pre-hospital, and Inter-facility care to patients in a safe and efficient manner. The Paramedic also performs clerical and non-technical duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Ambulance & Transportation Services or supervisors of St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Service.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Certified Critical Care Paramedic Course approved by the Pa. DOH.
Critical Care Paramedic or Flight Paramedic (CC-P or FP-C) certification.
PA certified as a Paramedic with 3-years’ experience.
Current BCLS, PALS or PEPP, ACLS, PHTLS or ITLS certification.
EVOC/EVDT certification.
Driver requirements (PA DOH Requirement).
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Must observe all traffic laws.
Must not be addicted to, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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

NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 or 800. (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Administering basic, advanced, and Critical Care life support to patients at a scene, en route, and Inter-facility to the hospital and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards and working within their certification via the “scope of practice” regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in an Interfacility setting in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations and standards.
Communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/ or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.
Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends as long as scene safety is not breeched.
Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, ambulance checklist and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Collaborates with other health team members to maintain a professional working relationship with all organizations at an incident.
Completely, thoroughly, professionally documents assessments, physical findings and treatment rendered in pre-hospital and Interfacility setting on approved trip record in a timely manner.
Completes vehicle and equipment accountability checklist each scheduled shift.
Places vehicle in condition of readiness including, cleaning, disinfecting, refueling and restocking.
Actively participates in the CQI process.
Recognizes and utilizes proper chain of command.
Responsible for attending at least six (6) staff meetings per year.
Recognizes legal and ethical responsibilities and functions within limitations as specified by law.
Operates emergency vehicle safely, in accordance with State Laws and St. Luke’s University Health Network and St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Services policies.