Professional Flight Paramedic - Washington, PA

UPMC•Washington, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is hiring a full-time Professional Flight Paramedic to support MedEvac 1 in Washington, Pennsylvania. The anticipated start date is February 8, 2027. The schedule is two 24-hour shifts per week, with holidays and weekends required. The Professional Flight Paramedic is a member of the critical care transport team and provides care to critically ill or injured patients transported by the STAT MedEvac system. The role includes patient assessment, stabilization, and intervention consistent with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. The paramedic uses independent judgment to deliver appropriate care under clinical protocols when medical command is unavailable, shares responsibility for team conduct, meets education and experience requirements set by the STAT MedEvac Medical Director, and performs other assigned duties. The position supports the STAT MedEvac system’s mission, goals, and objectives. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience at an ALS service. Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, meet the stated height and weight restrictions, complete a fitness-for-duty exam and hearing evaluation, and be deemed fit for duty by the Medical Director. Candidates must be eligible for medical command authorization, have reliable transportation, be willing to travel to any assigned STAT MedEvac base site, and successfully complete the prescribed orientation, including classroom instruction, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job flight training. Required credentials include a driver’s license, applicable paramedic licensure and certifications, and Act 34 clearance. Several certifications are required within 90 days of hire, and Certified Flight Paramedic certification is required within two years of hire. Pennsylvania paramedic certification is due upon hire; Ohio paramedic certification is due within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of experience at an ALS service.
Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a maximum height of 6 feet 2 inches and weight of 210 pounds or less, a fitness-for-duty physical exam, and a hearing evaluation; must be declared fit for duty by the Medical Director.
Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization from the Medical Director.
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.
Ability to complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job flight training.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple or changing priorities, and work with specialized equipment.
Driver’s license.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 90 days of hire.
NIMS Incident Command 100 / FEMA IS-100 within 90 days of hire.
NIMS Single Resources 200 / FEMA IS-200 within 90 days of hire.
NIMS Introduction Course 700 / FEMA 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) upon hire, unless otherwise specified based on home base assignment requirements.
Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic or Paramedic licensure; Pennsylvania paramedic certification is due upon hire, and Ohio paramedic certification is due within 90 days of hire. Other state-specific certifications are based on home base assignment requirements.
One of the following trauma credentials within 90 days of hire: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
Act 34 clearance.

Responsibilities

Follow system standards, policies, procedures, and established practices to support prompt, efficient response, safe operations, and quality patient care.
Meet deadlines for certifications, clinical competencies, and educational requirements.
Safely operate and move a patient-laden stretcher, including loading, unloading, head adjustment, and stretcher movement in aircraft or ground units.
Maintain a positive attitude and establish and sustain positive relationships with customers in high-stress situations, regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.
Ensure the safety of patients and others working in and around the aircraft; report safety concerns through appropriate channels and use available tools to support a safe work environment.
Maintain fitness for duty by meeting employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation, and medical screening requirements.
Report injuries and submit appropriate documentation to a supervisor promptly, regardless of injury severity.
Provide advanced critical care life support to critically ill or injured patients in accordance with established protocols and standards of care.
Access online medical command or other resources when appropriate and use the skills, competencies, judgment, and available resources necessary to provide care in any environment.
Document assessments, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner.
Collect and promptly process demographic, medical necessity, and other required billing information.
Participate constructively in the peer-review-driven quality improvement program.
Complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom instruction, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job flight training.
Support and uphold the mission, goals, and objectives of the STAT MedEvac system.