JeffSTAT Paramedic Critical Care Transport

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

JeffSTAT Paramedic Critical Care Transport at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals is seeking a seasoned paramedic to deliver critical care during inter-facility and emergency transports. You will follow established protocols, document care, and educate patients and families about the transport process.

The role requires 3+ years in the field, active EMT-P certification, and ongoing credential maintenance. Shift is day-time, on-site at 441 N 5th Street, Philadelphia.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of field paramedic experience, minimum 5000 hours.
• Current medical command in good standing with Philadelphia EMS Office or PA/NJ/DE.
• Paramedic certification and additional required credentials must be active and current.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to critically ill or injured patients during inter-facility and emergency transports.
• Complete patient care records detailing assessment, treatment, and outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about transport process and interventions.
• Inspect and maintain equipment; manage inventory and calibration logs.
• Engage in continuing education and annual recurrent competency activities.

Skills

Intubation

IV insertion

EKG interpretation

Chest decompression

Mechanical cardiac support devices

Invasive monitoring devices

Airway management

Critical care transport experience

Education

Pennsylvania Paramedic certification (EMT-P)

National Registered Paramedic

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

JeffSTAT Paramedic Critical Care Transport### JeffSTAT Paramedic Critical Care TransportApply: 441 N 5th Street: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-0038340**Number of Positions In Requisition**1**Job Details**Full time 36 hours/week days**Job Description**The JeffSTAT Paramedic is primarily responsible for providing care to patients during inter-facility and emergency transports following JeffSTAT’s predetermined treatment protocols. The JeffSTAT Paramedic is an ambassador of Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals , as he or she is often the first Jefferson healthcare delivery team member with whom the patient and their family will have contact.* Provides care to critically ill and injured patients following JeffSTAT’s treatment protocols and standards of care.* Completes a patient care record, which details a patient assessment, treatment rendered during transport, and the patient’s outcome following interventions.* Provides continuous education to patients and their families concerning the transport process, any interventions performed during transport, and the events that will transpire at the receiving facility* Inspects medical equipment for proper functioning at the beginning of each shift; inspects the quantity of medical supplies at the beginning of each shift; completes ambulance inventory checklist; completes refrigerator temperature log; completes glucometer control testing.* Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients* Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.* Maintains an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.**Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required):**Intubation, IV insertion, medication administration, EKG interpretation, and chest decompression,Mechanical cardiac assist devices (IABP, ECMO, VAD, Impella), external ventricular devices (EVD), Invasive patient monitoring devices (Arterial line, SWAN Gantz, CVP)Experience:Three (3) years of field paramedic experience, minimum 5000 hours, in a critical care transport program or 911 ALS ambulance service. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic shall be experienced and proficient in performing advanced life support skills such as intubation, IV insertion, medication administration EKG interpretation, and chest decompression. Current medical command in good standing with the Philadelphia EMS Office or another region in Pennsylvania, NJ or DE.**Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements:*** Pennsylvania Paramedic certification (EMT-P)* National Registered Paramedic.* Basic Life Support (BLS)* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)* Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) within 6 months of hire* Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) audit, Advanced Trauma Core Nurse (ATCN), or Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) within six months of employment* Advanced Stoke Life Support (ASLS) within six months of employment* Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) within six months of employment* Delaware Paramedic certification within six months of employment* FP-C Flight Paramedic Certification or CCP-C Critical Care Paramedic Certification within 2 years of employment* FP-C required within six months of flight orientation* Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic NJ – MICP within six months of employment* Air Crew Member- Flight Paramedic required for flight providers**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.**Primary Location Address**441 N 5th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America