Paramedic-Casual (Dauphin County) at UPMC

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Advanced Life Support, Patient Care, Pharmacological Interventions, Documentation, Customer Service, Equipment Check, Emergency Response, Team Collaboration, Fitness for Duty, Confidentiality, Communication, Problem Solving, Time Management, Safety Procedures, Medical Command Authorization, Personal Protective Equipment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Casual-Paramedic to support the Dauphin-Perry County. This position offers flexible scheduling. Must be able to work 36 hours every quarter. A pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! Responsibilities: Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times, with a clear understanding of who the customer is. Provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care, assessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate. Participates in developing and completing research projects. Adheres to the current uniform policy. Demonstrates competency related to pharmacological interventions. Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications) Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement. Reports for work well rested and fit for duty. Completes all official documentation in a timely manner such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc. Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation. Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service. Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner. Demonstrates skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment; using educational resources that are required or made available. Performs all assigned duties, including daily, weekly, monthly, or other duties assigned by the base site manager. Ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity at all times. Adheres to rules for scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability. Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard. Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner. Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information. High school diploma or equivalent 1 year EMS pre-hospital experience at the advance life support provider level preferred. Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull weight up to 100 pounds. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions required. Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization by the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any base site as assigned. Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom. Must work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: PA accredited PA Emergency Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) certification required within 90 days of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Driver's License Emergency Vehicle Operator Paramedic Clearances must be dated within 90 days Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal Act 33 with renewal Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Paramedic is responsible for providing advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients and ensuring safe operation of equipment. They must maintain documentation and adhere to protocols while reflecting a positive attitude in high-stress environments.