Paramedic-Casual (York County)

UPMC•York, PA

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a casual Paramedic to support York County. The position offers flexible scheduling and requires at least 36 hours of work every quarter. Paramedics provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients, following established protocols and standards of care. They assess online medical command or other resources when appropriate, maintain equipment and medication readiness, and promote safe patient care and a safe work environment. The role requires reliable transportation and willingness to travel to any assigned base site. The Paramedic must complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom instruction, and work effectively in a complex environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment. The position involves working outdoors in all weather conditions and lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization from the Medical Director.
Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to any base site as assigned.
Must successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom instruction.
Must work productively and effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple or changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
PA-accredited Pennsylvania Emergency Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Required credentials and clearances include Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); Driver's License; Emergency Vehicle Operator; Paramedic or Pre Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal; Act 33 with renewal; Act 34 with renewal; and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
Clearances must be dated within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

One year of pre-hospital EMS experience at the advanced life support provider level is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive attitude toward customers in high-stress situations and understand who the customer is.
Provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients in accordance with established protocols and standards of care; consult online medical command or other resources when appropriate.
Follow the current uniform policy.
Demonstrate competency in pharmacological interventions.
Perform daily checks of vehicles and medications, and complete equipment, transport, and medication logs.
Operate patient-laden stretchers safely and follow appropriate stretcher discipline.
Report to work well rested and fit for duty, and comply with the drug and alcohol policy, including requirements related to prescription and over-the-counter medication use.
Complete official documentation promptly, including payroll, expense reports, and orientation forms.
Respond promptly and efficiently to service requests.
Maintain clean patient environments and crew quarters.
Report all injuries to a supervisor promptly and complete appropriate documentation, regardless of injury severity.
Demonstrate the skills, competencies, and judgment needed to provide patient care in any environment, using required or available educational resources.
Use appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and tools available to support a safe work environment.
Follow scheduling rules, including those for schedule requests, minimum time, and availability.
Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to anticipated hazards.
Collect and promptly process demographic, medical-necessity, and other required billing information.