Critical Care Paramedic Per Diem

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Fountain Hill (Lehigh County); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking experienced paramedics for pre-hospital and interfacility care in the Lehigh Valley region. You will administer life support at scenes, en route, and during transport, and coordinate care with hospitals and treatment centers.

Candidates must hold PA Paramedic certification with 3+ years of field experience and current BCLS/PALS/ACLS or equivalent. The role requires strict adherence to scope of practice and state regulations.

Formación

• Must have PA Paramedic certification and at least 3 years of field experience.
• Critical care/paramedic certifications (BCLS, PALS, ACLS, PHTLS/ITLS) required or in progress.
• FP-C or CCP-C must be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Administering basic, advanced, and critical care life support to patients at scene, en route, and interfacility.
• Work within scope of practice regulated by PA Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
• Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
• Rescuing and extricating victims using proper rescue and medical techniques.
• Treating patients at scene, en route to hospital, and interfacility.
• Communicating with professional medical personnel to arrange treatment and receiving facilities.

Conocimientos

Critical care skills

Paramedic experience

Scene evaluation

Educación

High School Diploma

PA Paramedic certification

Herramientas

BCLS

PALS/ACLS

EVOC/EVDT

FP-C or CCP-C within 1 year

Descripción del empleo

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administering basic, advanced, and critical care life support to patients at a scene, en route, and interfacility to the hospital and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards.
• Working within their certification via the "scope of practice" regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
• Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
• Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
• Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in an Interfacility setting in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations and standards.
• Communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/ or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.
• Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends as long as scene safety is not breached.
• Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, ambulance checklist and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Collaborates with other health team members to maintain a professional working relationship with all organizations at an incident.
• Completely, thoroughly, professionally documents assessments, physical findings and treatment rendered in pre-hospital and Interfacility setting on approved trip record in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting 3 hours a day; 30 minutes at a time.
• Standing up to 2 hours a day; 30 minutes at a time.
• Walking up to 3 hours a day; 30 minutes at a time.
• Continuous use of hands and fingers.
• Frequently grasping firmly and twisting/turning of the fingers and hand(s) simultaneously.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder level.
• Occasionally lifts an object from a lower to a higher position 200 to 350 pounds.
• Occasionally carrying an object of 11 to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally pushes up to 75 pounds.
• Occasionally pulls up to 350 pounds.
• Frequently stooping and bending.
• Frequently squatting.
• Occasionally crouching and kneeling.
• Occasionally crawling.
• Occasional climbing.
• Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch.
• Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation.
• Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, peripheral vision and monotony.
• Maintain balance and strength in awkward positions.
• Speak clearly, even under stressful circumstances.
• Accurately communicate ideas orally and in writing in English.
• Respond physically with speed.
• Speak at proper volumes for appropriate situations.
• Must get along with others.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Critical Care Paramedic or Flight Paramedic (CC-P or FP-C) certification.
• Either the FP-C or CCP-C MUST be obtained within one year from the date of hire.
• PA certified as a Paramedic with 3-years' experience.
• Current BCLS, PALS or PEPP, ACLS, PHTLS or ITLS certification.
• EVOC/EVDT certification.
• Driver requirements (PA DOH Requirement).
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Must observe all traffic laws.
• Must not be addicted to, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Must be free from any physical or mental defects or disease that may impair the person’s ability to drive an ambulance.
• Hazardous materials R & I certification or higher.
• NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 or 800 preferred.
• Tact, courtesy, initiative, judgment and the ability to follow directions is required.
• Complete the Critical Care Paramedic Orientation process at St. Lukes Emergency Transport Service.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Founded in 1872, St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke's hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke's Children's Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World's Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke's was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke's is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke's has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke's was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke's was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.