Paramedic JeffSTAT

Thomas Jefferson University•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The JeffSTAT Paramedic provides care to patients during inter-facility and emergency transports, following predetermined JeffSTAT treatment protocols and standards of care. The paramedic cares for critically ill and injured patients and represents Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals as an often-first point of contact for patients and their families. The role includes completing patient care records documenting assessments, treatments during transport, and patient outcomes. Paramedics educate patients and families about the transport process, interventions performed, and what to expect at the receiving facility. At the beginning of each shift, they inspect medical equipment and supplies, complete an ambulance inventory checklist, record refrigerator temperatures, and perform glucometer control testing. Paramedics maintain knowledge and competency through mandatory meetings, chart and equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, continuing education, and annual recurrent competency requirements. They must maintain an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.

Requirements

Three years of field paramedic experience, with a minimum of 5,000 hours, in a critical care transport program or 911 ALS ambulance service.
Experience and proficiency in advanced life support skills, including intubation, IV insertion, medication administration, EKG interpretation, and chest decompression.
Current medical command in good standing with the Philadelphia EMS Office or another region in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware.
Pennsylvania Paramedic certification (EMT-P).
Nationally Registered Paramedic certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification within six months of hire.
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) audit, Advanced Trauma Core Nurse (ATCN), or Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) within six months of employment.
Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) within six months of employment.
Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) within six months of employment.
Delaware Paramedic certification within six months of employment.
FP-C Flight Paramedic Certification or CCP-C Critical Care Paramedic Certification within two years of employment.
FP-C certification within six months of flight orientation.
Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (MICP) certification in New Jersey within six months of employment.
Air Crew Member–Flight Paramedic certification for flight providers.

Responsibilities

Provide care to patients during inter-facility and emergency transports in accordance with JeffSTAT treatment protocols and standards of care.
Provide advanced care to critically ill and injured patients during transport.
Complete patient care records documenting assessment, transport treatment, and patient outcomes.
Educate patients and families about the transport process, interventions performed, and events expected at the receiving facility.
Inspect medical equipment and medical supplies at the beginning of each shift.
Complete the ambulance inventory checklist, refrigerator temperature log, and glucometer control testing.
Attend mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions.
Complete annual recurrent competency requirements.
Maintain active paramedic certification and other certifications required by policy.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
Supplemental insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service