Critical Care Flight Paramedic - Part Time

Cardinal Health; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Critical Care Transport Paramedic to ensure high-quality patient care during transport. The role requires exceptional care skills, compliance with health standards, and the ability to operate within various challenging environments, all while adhering to safety protocols.

Benefits

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Collaborative and diverse workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of related work experience required.
• Must obtain FP-C credential within one year of hire.
• Certifications required: S.T.A.B.L.E., Certified Flight Paramedic, BLS, ACLS, EMT Paramedic, NRP.

Responsibilities

• Provides critical care transport paramedic level of care.
• Maintains patient care documentation in electronic records.
• Ensures cleanliness and organization of medical interior of helicopters.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Job Summary

Provides Critical Care Transport Paramedic (CCTP) level of care, within the scope of Act 37, to Life Flight patients in conjunction with the Flight Nurse. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic functions and assists as a non-essential team member in Geisinger Emergency Departments and assists Emergency department health care providers to deliver care to Emergency Department patients as needed. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic meets the qualifications to provide care for patients from birth to over 100 years of age.

Job Duties

1. Provides critical care transport paramedic level until patient care is relinquished to an accepting medical facility.
2. Maintains thorough patient care documentation in the electronic medical record. Practices within the paramedic scope of practice as defined by a medical command physician, or as needed under the written guidelines of the Seven Mountains EMS Council Regional Protocols or the Department of Health EMS ACT 37. Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
3. Communicates educational needs to the Chief Flight Nurse, Regional Supervisors, the Medical Director CEP's, and the Life Flight Educator as required.
4. Maintains Pennsylvania Department of Health medical command status.
5. If not previously certified, will acquire the FP-C credential within one year of hire.
6. Functions in the role of a critical care flight and Critical Care Transport Paramedic with an expanded scope of practice approved by the Life Flight Medical Director and Pennsylvania Department of Health.
7. The scope of practice expansion is only applicable to licensed Air–Ambulance programs in the commonwealth. May function in a non-essential per diem role in Emergency Departments to the level permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
8. Maintains competency in the use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Life Flight.
9. Ensures cleanliness, organization, and proper equipping of the medical interior of all Life Flight helicopters.
10. Ensures adequate inventory of supplies and equipment at each Life Flight base site.
11. Ensures orderly environment in rooftop helipad and cleanliness of helipads at all hangar locations. Functions as a flight crew member and assists the pilot as needed.
12. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical crew members, patient, and equipment during all phases of flight.
13. Participates in all preflight briefings and post-flight debriefings.
14. Acts as preceptor and participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
15. Assists in conducting safety briefings as needed.
16. Maintains awareness of current issues related to paramedics through participation in professional activities.
17. Participates in all Life Flight educational requirements necessary for maintaining active status and as required by the program.
18. Identifies processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
19. Participates in all organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and activities to improve safety.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Works in a patient care environment around aircraft, exposed to infectious diseases and chemical toxins. May require sitting for long periods in a helicopter or office. Ability to lift at least 50 pounds. Exposed to motion, noise, vibration, fumes, temperatures, and hazards in aircraft and hangar environments. Travel may be required. Employee weight in flight gear must not exceed 250 lbs. Must comply with all policies and procedures.

Position Details

• Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program (Required)
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of related work experience (Required)
• Certifications: S.T.A.B.L.E., Certified Flight Paramedic, BLS, ACLS, EMT Paramedic, NRP

Our Purpose & Values: Caring, Kindness, Excellence, Learning, Innovation, Safety. We offer healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. We promote a collaborative and diverse workforce, committed to equal opportunity employment.