Professional Flight Paramedic (Part-Time) - Jamestown, NY

UPMC•Jamestown, NY

About The Position

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is hiring a part-time Professional Flight Paramedic to support MedEvac 12 in Jamestown, NY. The anticipated start date is February 8, 2027. The schedule is one 24-hour shift per week. 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. Care includes assessment, stabilization, and interventions consistent with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. The paramedic uses independent judgment to provide appropriate protocol-based care when a medical command physician cannot be reached, shares responsibility for team conduct, fulfills education and experience requirements established by the STAT MedEvac Medical Director, and performs other assigned duties. The role supports the STAT MedEvac system’s mission, goals, and objectives. The position requires maintaining fitness for duty and meeting employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation, and medical screening requirements. The hire must complete a prescribed orientation program covering classroom instruction, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job flight training. The role may require travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.

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.
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 training, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job flight training.
Ability to work productively and effectively in a complex environment, handle multiple and changing priorities, and work with specialized equipment.
Driver's license.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS).
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.
EMT-P certification in Pennsylvania upon hire; other state-specific certifications depend on home-base assignment requirements.
One of Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 90 days of hire.
Paramedic licenses in Pennsylvania and New York upon hire, and Ohio within 90 days of hire or transfer.
Act 34 clearance.

Responsibilities

Follow system standardization, 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 during aircraft or ground-unit operations and loading, unloading, and adjustment of the stretcher head.
Maintain a positive attitude toward customers in high-stress environments and establish and sustain positive relationships 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 and comply with employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation, and required medical screenings.
Report injuries and submit appropriate documentation to a supervisor in a timely manner, regardless of the injury's severity.
Provide advanced critical care life support to critically ill or injured patients in accordance with established protocols and standards of care, using medical command or other resources when appropriate.
Use the skills, competencies, judgment, and available or required resources necessary to provide patient 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 team conduct, support the STAT MedEvac system's mission, goals, and objectives, and perform other duties as assigned.