Professional Flight Paramedic (Casual) - STAT MedEvac

UPMC•West Mifflin, PA

About The Position

The Professional Flight Paramedic is a casual member of the STAT MedEvac critical care transport team, providing care to critically ill or injured patients transported by the system. The role includes patient assessment, stabilization, and intervention in accordance with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. The paramedic uses independent judgment to provide appropriate protocol-consistent care when a medical command physician cannot be contacted, shares responsibility for the team’s conduct, meets education and experience requirements established by the Medical Director, and supports STAT MedEvac’s mission, goals, and objectives. Other duties may be assigned. The position has an anticipated start date of February 8, 2027, and includes 12- and 24-hour shifts. Weekends and holidays are required, along with occasional travel. The paramedic must be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned and successfully complete the prescribed orientation, including classroom instruction, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job flight training. The role requires adherence to system procedures and practices to support efficient response, safe operations, and quality care. It involves safe handling and movement of patient-laden stretchers, maintaining patient and team safety around aircraft, constructive customer relations in high-stress settings, and compliance with employee health and fitness-for-duty requirements. Clinical work includes advanced critical care life support, timely patient-care documentation, processing required billing information, and participation in peer-review-driven quality improvement.

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 the stated maximum height/weight restriction of 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds or less, a fitness-for-duty physical exam, and a hearing evaluation; must be declared fit for duty by the Medical Director.
Eligibility 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 work productively and effectively in a complex environment, manage multiple and changing priorities, and work with specialized equipment.
Ability to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program.
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 or FEMA IS-100 within 90 days of hire.
NIMS Single Resources 200 or FEMA IS-200 within 90 days of hire.
NIMS Introduction Course 700 or 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) on hire unless otherwise specified based on home-base assignment requirements.
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic or Paramedic credential; Pennsylvania and Ohio paramedic licenses are required within hire, with other state-specific certifications based on home-base assignment requirements.
One of Trauma Nursing Core Course, International Trauma Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Prehospital Trauma Life Support within 90 days of hire.
Act 34 clearance.

Responsibilities

Follow system standardization, policies, procedures, and established practices to support prompt response, safe operations, and quality patient care.
Meet deadlines for certifications, clinical competencies, and educational requirements.
Safely operate and move patient-laden stretchers, including loading, unloading, adjusting the stretcher head, and maintaining stretcher discipline with aircraft or ground units.
Maintain a positive attitude and establish and sustain positive relationships with customers, including in high-stress circumstances and environments.
Ensure the safety of patients and others working in and around the aircraft; report safety concerns through appropriate channels and use available tools to improve workplace safety.
Maintain fitness for duty by complying with employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation, and medical screenings.
Report injuries and submit appropriate documentation to a supervisor in a timely manner, regardless of 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 apply the necessary skills, competencies, and judgment 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.
Share responsibility for the team’s conduct and support STAT MedEvac’s mission, goals, and objectives.
Complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom instruction, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job flight training.