Life Flight Paramedic - Allegheny General Hospital

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is part of Union SEIU - E AHN LifeFlight, which provides regional emergency helicopter and critical care ground transportation services for critically ill and injured patients requiring immediate specialized care. LifeFlight operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with regional bases ensuring timely response. The Life Flight Paramedic is responsible for rendering professional advanced emergency medical and critical care to ill or injured patients in collaboration with an RN partner and medical control within the transport environment. This role involves providing patient-focused care according to LifeFlight protocols, policies, and procedures, and professional emergency care in accordance with Pennsylvania prehospital protocols. Active involvement with Quality Improvement initiatives is also a key aspect of the position.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years full-time paramedic experience at a high demand emergency service
PA Paramedic license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the Paramedic level
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 within 18 months of hire
Ability to pass pre-employment physical exam and meet height and weight requirements.

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.
Collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to establish an appropriate plan of care to safely transport acutely ill or injured patients from presentation to disposition.
Serves as an ambassador of LifeFlight by demonstrating positive professional appearance, language, and conduct within the AHN core behaviors and standards of conduct.
Provides for safe transport of patients. Monitors and promotes safety of self and others while working in and around the aircraft/emergency vehicles.
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.
Completes required documentation according to departmental and PA state regulatory standards.
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.
Other duties as assigned