Critical Care Paramedic (Full-time)

St. Luke's University Health Network•Northampton, MA

20d

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. Employe must obtain either the Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) within one year of the date of hire or promotion 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma
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.
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.
NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 or 800 preferred.
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 interfacility to the hospital and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards.
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 breached
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.