Paramedic Supervisor-York County

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • York, PA

105d • $27 - $42

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Paramedic Supervisor to support the station in York County. Hours are 6am-6pm, rotating holidays and weekends. Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year EMS pre-hospital experience at the advance life support provider level preferred.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull weight up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions required.
• Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization by the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any base site as assigned.
• Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom.
• Must work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Previous management experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaison to a variety of Public Safety entities, hospitals, nursing homes and other customers as regards communications.
• Foster and promote professionalism within Life Team.
• Manages day to day emergency and non-emergency operations.
• Maintain schedules for all staff members in York County to ensure adequate coverage.
• Managing fleet operations for York County.
• Overseeing narcotics.
• Supervise emergency medical staff consisting of EMTs, Paramedics, and Drivers.
• Provide both basic and advanced emergency medical services, care, and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport.
• Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times, with a clear understanding of who the customer is.
• Participates in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities, representing the UPMC system.
• Provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; assessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate.
• Participates in developing and completing research projects.
• Demonstrates competency related to pharmacological interventions.
• Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications).
• Completes all official documentation in a timely manner such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc.
• Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.
• Always ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity.
• Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits.
• Pleasant work environment.
• Friendly team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED