Emergency Transport Life Flight Paramedic, AGH (SEIU - E)

Highmark Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

70d

About The Position

AHN's LifeFlight provides regional emergency helicopter and critical care ground transportation services for critically ill and injured patients who need immediate specialized care. LifeFlight is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Regional LifeFlight bases located in: Washington County Clarion County Indiana County Butler County Westmoreland County GENERAL OVERVIEW: Responsible for rendering professional advanced emergency medical and critical care to ill or injured patients in collaboration with an RN partner and medical control in the transport environment. Provides patient focused care within the protocols, policies, and procedures of LifeFlight. Provides professional emergency care in accordance with Pennsylvania prehospital protocols. Active involvement with Quality Improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• 5 years full-time paramedic experience at a high demand emergency service
• Current licensure in good standing PA Department of Health paramedic certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) OR International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required within 1 year of hire.
• Flight Paramedic Certification within18 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Prior flight experience

Responsibilities

• Provides critical care life support and medical care for the population served according to established standards and protocols and PA DOH regulations. (30%).
• Collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to establish an appropriate plan of care to safely transport acutely ill or injured patients from presentation to disposition. (25%)
• Serves as an ambassador of LifeFlight by demonstrating positive professional appearance, language, and conduct within the AHN core behaviors and standards of conduct. (15%)
• Provides for safe transport of patients. Monitors and promotes safety of self and others while working in and around the aircraft/emergency vehicles. (10%)
• Participate in LifeFlight quality assurance activities including chart audits, case reviews, and monthly Team and Safety meetings. Actively participates in LEAN principles/activities. Completes all annual education requirements and training. (5%)
• Completes required documentation according to departmental and PA state regulatory standards. (5%)
• Maintains expected state of transport readiness by maintaining medication and supply inventory in the aircraft by completing shift checks and restocking equipment and supplies. Maintains storage of medications within established safety and security controls. (5%)
• Other duties as assigned (5%)
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical exam and meet height and weight requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees