Paramedic JeffSTAT

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The JeffSTAT Paramedic provides care to patients during inter-facility and emergency transports, following JeffSTAT’s predetermined treatment protocols and standards of care. The paramedic cares for critically ill and injured patients and represents Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals as a healthcare team member who may be the first point of contact for patients and their families.

The role includes documenting patient assessments, treatments provided during transport, and outcomes following interventions. 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 the ambulance inventory checklist and refrigerator temperature log, and perform glucometer control testing.

Paramedics maintain the knowledge and competencies required for the flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart and equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions. They complete annual recurrent competency requirements and maintain active paramedic certification and other certifications required by policy. The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week on days, at the Philadelphia location.

Requirements

• Three years of field paramedic experience and 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).
• National Registered Paramedic certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Maintain certifications and complete required competency requirements in accordance with policy.

Nice To Haves

• The posting does not identify preferred qualifications separately.

Responsibilities

• Provide care during inter-facility and emergency transports according to JeffSTAT treatment protocols and standards of care.
• Care for critically ill and injured patients during transport.
• Complete patient care records documenting assessment, treatment during transport, and patient outcomes following interventions.
• Educate patients and families about the transport process, interventions performed, and events expected at the receiving facility.
• Inspect medical equipment and 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 related to critical-care transport.
• 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 insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed