Flight Paramedic, Pittsburgh Region, AHN LifeFlight

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Flight Paramedic to join their LifeFlight team in Pittsburgh. This role is crucial in providing emergency helicopter and critical care ground transportation for patients in need of immediate specialized care. As a Flight Paramedic, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, making a significant impact on patient outcomes while adhering to regulatory requirements. If you are passionate about emergency medical services and thrive in high-pressure situations, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid paramedic certification and ACLS/PALS training.
• Experience in high-demand emergency services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team to safely transport critically ill patients.
• Provide advanced critical care life support according to protocols.

Skills

Emergency Medical Care

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)

Flight Paramedic Certification

Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Teams

Education

Certificate from accredited Paramedic program

Current licensure in good standing PA Department of Health paramedic certification

5 years full-time paramedic experience

Job description

Flight Paramedic, Pittsburgh Region, AHN LifeFlight

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Job Description

Allegheny Health Network's LifeFlight provides regional emergency helicopter and critical care ground transportation services for critically ill and injured patients who need immediate specialized care. LifeFlight is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

• Washington County
• Westmoreland County
  
  

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

Allegheny Health Network's LifeFlight provides regional emergency helicopter and critical care ground transportation services for critically ill and injured patients who need immediate specialized care. LifeFlight is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Regional LifeFlight bases located in

• Washington County
• Clarion County
• Indiana County
• Butler County
• Westmoreland County
  
  

General Overview

Provides emergency and critical care in the prehospital and hospital environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to establish appropriate plan of care to safely transport acutely ill or injured patients.
• Provides advanced critical care life support and medical care according to established standards and protocols for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.
• Monitors and promotes safety of self and others while working in and around the aircraft/emergency vehicles.
• Serves as an AHN ambassador by demonstrating positive professional appearance, language, and conduct at all times in support of AHN and all of its customers.
• Participates in quality assurance activities such as chart audits and case reviews.
• Completes required documentation according to regulatory standards.
• Maintains expected state of transport readiness by maintaining and restocking equipment and supplies.
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical exam and meet height and weight requirements.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum

• Certificate from accredited Paramedic program
• Current licensure in good standing PA Department of Health paramedic certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) OR International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
• Flight Paramedic Certification within 1 year
• 5 years full-time paramedic experience at a high demand emergency service
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  
  

Preferred

• Prior flight experience
  
  

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

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