EMT – STAT MedEvac
Job ID: 4504181428
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: Center for Emergency Medicine
Department: Ground
Location: 10 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 17.78-27.95 USD
The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a Sr. EMT to support STAT MedEvac.
Schedule:
- 12 hour shifts
- Daylight/Night rotating shifts
- Weekends and holidays required
Purpose:
Under limited supervision, the Sr. EMT ensures safe and healthy environment for patients and employees by providing competent health and medical services in a prehospital setting. The Sr. EMT will work as part of the team to care for critically ill and injured patients and will follow PA DOH BLS, ALS and CCG guidelines. The Sr. EMT is expected to execute independent judgment, to deliver appropriate care that is consistent with the clinical protocols, when contact with a medical command physician is not possible. The Sr. EMT fulfills education and experiential requirements as established by the Medical Director, and performs other duties as assigned. Supports and upholds the mission, goals, and objectives, of the UPMC system at all times.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains clean patient environment as well as crew quarters
- 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.
- Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times, with a clear understanding of who the customer is.
- Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner.
- Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings.
- Participates constructively in the peer-review driven quality improvement program.
- Performs all assigned duties, including daily, weekly, monthly, or other duties assigned by the base site manager, including (but not limited to):
- Responsible for the safe operation of the transport vehicle and ensures a safe environment for patient and other healthcare workers in and around CEM vehicles.
- Completes all official documentation in a timely manner such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc.
- Ensures the safety of patients and all others. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns, and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.
- Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications)
- Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard.
- Maintains and ensures adequate vehicle operation including proper fuel, fluid levels, lights, sirens, radio, cellular phone functioning. Works with Regional Medical Manager to ensure all mechanical deficiencies are corrected.
- 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.
- Ensures crew is logged onto computer duty roster
- Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service.
- Ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity at all times.
- Participates in shift report from off going crew
- Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information.
- Participates in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities, representing the UPMC and STAT MedEvac system.
- Collaborates with PHRN and Paramedic to care for critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; assessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate.
- Reports for work well rested, and fit for duty. Adhering to the drug and alcohol policy at all times. including prescription and/or over the counter medicine use.
- Demonstrates skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment; using educational resources that are required or made available.
- Adheres to the current uniform policy.
- Actively participates in the development and training of new staff.
- Equipment checks
- Adheres to rules for scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability.
Qualifications:
- 1 year EMT experience.
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
- 1 professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by your Manager.
- Previous ambulance and/or hospital experience preferred.
- Reliable transportation and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.
- Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on the job training.
- Must work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- PA Emergency Service Vehicle Operation (EMSVO).
- EMT Certification.
- Driver’s license.
- NIMS Incident Command, NIMS Single Resources, NIMS Introduction Course
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Driver’s License
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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Clyde C.
As a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Muncy, Clyde is a great example of someone who has taken advantage of UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder to grow his career while remaining in the same hospital location.
Clyde’s Career Journey:
⦁ 2017: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II – UPMC Muncy
⦁ 2022-present: Professional Staff Nurse, Expert – UPMC Muncy
Michelle B.
In her current role as a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Presbyterian, Michelle cares for patients with chronic and ongoing health issues as part of a Medical-Surgical unit. Michelle enjoys the daily change that Med-Surg nursing brings, and has found a career path that is interesting, meaningful, and full of opportunity.
Michelle’s Career Journey:
⦁ 2019: Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2021: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2021: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2022: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse II, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian
⦁ 2023: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert – UPMC Presbyterian
Born in Syria, Jouli H. had a childhood dream of becoming a nurse. After moving to the United States and initially pursuing a different career, Jouli decided to return to school when she turned 30, returning to the hope and dream she had as a little girl. After attending UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, Jouli has continued her UPMC career journey, even becoming a mother along the way.
Jouli’s Career Journey:
⦁ 2020: Staff Nurse – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2021: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2022: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Casual – UPMC Mercy
⦁ 2023: Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Casual – UPMC Mercy
Keshon might have only started his nursing career 3 years ago, but he has made the most of his time at UPMC! Through tuition assistance and mentorship by coworkers, Keshon has gained experience and grown as a nurse, leader, and UPMC team member. Before his current role with UPMC Travel Staffing, Keshon proudly worked as a staff nurse in his hometown of McKeesport.
Keshon’s Career Journey:
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse – UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
⦁ 2020: Professional Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside
⦁ 2020: Staff Nurse – UPMC McKeesport
⦁ 2020: Staff Nurse, BSN – UPMC McKeesport
⦁ 2021: Bed Flow Coordinator – UPMC McKeesport
⦁ 2022: Administrator On Duty – UPMC McKeesport
⦁ 2022-present: RN – UPMC Travel Staffing, MS
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Work-Life Balance
Finding the ideal balance to manage the important elements in your life.
Development & Opportunities
Enhancing your career through continued learning opportunities and/or advancement.
Compensation
Receiving competitive pay for the work that you do – base pay, merit, and premium pay.
Performance & Recognition
Rewarding performance that supports the goals and mission of UPMC.
Benefits
Providing assistance and security to meet the current and future needs of you and your family.
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We’re committed to providing our employees with benefits that meet their needs and support their well-being in all areas of life.
- Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
- Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
- Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
- Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
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- 96,000+ Employees
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- 96,000+ employees
- 40 hospitals and 800+ doctors’ offices and outpatient sites
- International locations
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