Flight paramedic

geisinger; Pottsville (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Life Flight is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced life support within the Life Flight program, credentialed by the Life Flight medical director and working with ED staff to treat patients across all ages. You may be assigned to multiple Life Flight sites to ensure staffing needs are met.

Responsibilities include documenting care in the EMR, adhering to EMS protocols, and maintaining competency through ongoing clinical experiences and staff development activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program.
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Basic Life Support Certification and Paramedic licensure required.
• EVOC, ITLS, and pediatric life support certifications preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Provides paramedic level advanced life support until patient care is relinquished to accepting facility.
• Maintains thorough patient care documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Practices within the paramedic scope of practice as defined by medical leadership.
• Maintains competency through ongoing training and simulations.
• Serves as Flight Crew member and assists pilot during flight operations.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Minimum of 3 years related work experience

Basic Life Support Certification

Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration EVOC

International Trauma Life Support Certification

Pediatric Basic Cardiac Life Support

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Location

Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 5 Minersville

Shift

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Worker Type

Regular

Exemption Status

No

Job Summary

Provides paramedic level care, within the scope of Act 37 and as credentialed by the Life Flight medical director to Life Flight patients in conjunction with the Flight Nurse. Functions as a team member in the Emergency Department and assists physicians and ED Staff to provide care to Emergency Department patients as needed. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients from birth to over 100 years range. Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction. Accepts an assignment at any Life Flight site as directed by leadership to insure adequate staffing.

Job Duties

• Provides paramedic level advanced life support until patient care is relinquished to accepting medical facility.
• Maintains thorough patient care documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Practices within the paramedic scope of practice as defined by Command Physician, or as needed under the written guidelines of the Emergency Health Services Council Regional Protocols or the Department of Health Emergency Medical Services ACT.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Communicates educational needs to Life Flight Program Coordinator, Operations Director and MD Director.
• Acquires the F-PC credential within one year of hire.
• Sets up sterile trays using aseptic techniques.
• Maintains medical interior of the Life Flight helicopters.
• Assures adequate inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assures orderly environment in glasshouse and hanger.
• Functions as Flight Crew member and assists the pilot when needed.
• Assists in the Communication center as required.
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical crew members, patient and equipment during all phases of flight.
• Maintains good communication and positive interpersonal relationships.
• Participates in patient follow up as stated in guidelines.
• Participates in planned marketing and teaching activities.
• Serves as a role model, teacher and clinical resource.
• Acts as preceptor and participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
• Acts as liaison.
• Communicates program goals and objectives.
• Participates in staff development and continuing education programs.
• Assists in conducting safety briefings as needed.
• Maintains awareness of current issues related to paramedics through participation in professional activities.
• Participates in departmental activities, projects and committees regularly.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Undertakes and maintains projects as assigned.
• Actively participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
• Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.
• Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure.

Works in a patient care environment in and around aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins. Position may require sitting for long periods of time in a helicopter or in an office environment. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, jet fumes, and extreme temperatures. Working conditions in or near aircraft and/or aircraft hangar environment on a daily basis and may be exposed to loud aircraft noise, fumes, gases, odors, dust particles, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Travel may be required. Employee may not exceed 250 lbs in weight in flight gear. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Emergency Vehicle Operator - National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration, International Trauma Life Support Certification (ITLS) - International Trauma Life SupportInternational Trauma Life Support, Pediatric Basic Cardiac Life Support - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing BodyDefau