Professional CCG/Flight Paramedic, East - Thomasville, PA

UPMC•Jackson Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Professional CCG/Flight Paramedic is a critical care transport team member supporting UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine’s ground transport team in Thomasville, Pennsylvania. The role provides care for critically ill or injured patients transported through the STAT MedEvac system, following Pennsylvania Department of Health BLS, ALS, and CCG guidelines and standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. Care includes patient assessment, stabilization, and interventions during critical care ground and air transports. The paramedic uses independent clinical judgment consistent with clinical protocols when medical command consultation is impossible, works as part of a team, and shares responsibility for the team’s conduct. The position also fulfills education and experiential requirements established by the STAT MedEvac Medical Director and supports the system’s mission, goals, and objectives. This is a full-time position scheduled for four 12-hour shifts and one 24-hour shift per two-week period, totaling 36 hours per week. The anticipated start date is February 8, 2027.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of experience with an ALS service; the posting also specifies three years of clinical experience with a busy advanced life support, critical care ambulance service.
Maryland and Pennsylvania paramedic licenses required upon hire; Ohio and District of Columbia licenses are due within 90 days.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical exam, including a maximum height of 6 feet 2 inches and a maximum weight of 225 pounds while wearing a flight suit, helmet, and boots; complete a fitness-for-duty physical exam and hearing evaluation and be declared fit for duty by the Medical Director.
Be eligible to receive medical command authorization from the Medical Director.
Have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.
Complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom instruction, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job ground and flight training.
Work productively and effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple or changing priorities, and use specialized equipment.
Obtain Emergency Service Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) qualification within one year of hire.
Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients and families.
Demonstrate exemplary clinical judgment and critical-thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities for patient care.
Have mobility and visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Driver’s license.
United States passport within six months of hire.
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 90 days of hire.
NIMS Incident Command 100 (IS-100) within 90 days of hire.
NIMS Single Resources 200 (IS-200) within 90 days of hire.
NIMS Introduction Course 700 (IS-700) within 90 days of hire.
NIH Stroke Scale certification within 90 days of hire.
Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) within two years of hire.
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMT-P), required on hire unless otherwise specified based on home base assignment requirements.
Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic or Paramedic certification; Pennsylvania certification is required upon hire, with other state-specific certifications based on home base assignment requirements.
One of the following trauma certifications: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS); one is required within 90 days of hire.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

Emergency Service Vehicle Operator certification is listed as preferred, with EMSVO required within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced life support and critical care to ill or injured patients in accordance with established protocols and standards of care, consulting online medical command or other resources when appropriate.
Demonstrate the skills, competencies, judgment, and pharmacological competency needed to provide patient care in any environment.
Participate in developing and completing research projects.
Protect patient and family confidentiality and dignity.
Participate in the development and training of new staff.
Promptly document assessments, interventions, and other pertinent patient information.
Collect and promptly process demographic, medical necessity, and billing information.
Participate constructively in the peer-review-driven quality improvement program.
Follow the current uniform policy and scheduling rules, including requests, minimum time, and availability.
Complete assigned duties, including daily, weekly, and monthly tasks assigned by the base site manager; perform daily vehicle and medication equipment checks; ensure the crew is logged onto the computer duty roster; participate in shift reports; and complete equipment, transport, and medication logs.
Maintain a clean patient environment and crew quarters.
Respond promptly and efficiently to service requests.
Safely operate, load, unload, adjust, and move the patient-laden stretcher using appropriate stretcher discipline.
Complete official documentation promptly, including payroll, expense reports, and orientation forms.
Ensure the safety of patients and others, report safety concerns through appropriate channels, and use tools that support a safe work environment.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and build and maintain positive relationships with customers, including in high-stress circumstances and varied environments or patient presentations.
Participate in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities representing UPMC and the STAT MedEvac system.
If qualified as a flight crew member, maintain fitness for duty by meeting employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation, and medical screening requirements.
Report injuries promptly to a supervisor and complete the appropriate documentation, regardless of severity.
Select and use personal protective equipment appropriate to anticipated hazards.
Report to work rested and fit for duty and comply with the drug and alcohol policy, including requirements concerning prescription and over-the-counter medications.