Paramedic-Casual

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC is hiring a Casual-Paramedic to support Dauphin-Perry County. This position offers flexible scheduling and requires incumbents to be able to work 36 hours every quarter. The role involves working in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold, and may require responding to emergency, hazardous, or high-risk situations. Safety equipment and procedures must be followed at all times. The position offers a pleasant work environment and a friendly team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
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.
PA accredited PA Emergency Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) certification required within 90 days of hire.
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
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

1 year EMS pre-hospital experience at the advance life support provider level preferred

Responsibilities

Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times, with a clear understanding of who the customer is.
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.
Adheres to the current uniform policy.
Demonstrates competency related to pharmacological interventions.
Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications)
Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times.
Reports for work well rested and fit for duty.
Adhering to the drug and alcohol policy at all times. including prescription and/or over the counter medicine use.
Completes all official documentation in a timely manner such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc.
Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service.
Maintains clean patient environment as well as crew quarters
Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner.
Demonstrates skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment; using educational resources that are required or made available.
Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.
Adheres to rules for scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability.
Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard.
Equipment checks Transport log Medication log
Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information.