LifeFlight Paramedic - Allegheny General Hospital

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a skilled Paramedic to join the LifeFlight team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role involves providing advanced emergency medical care and critical support in a helicopter and ground transport environment. Candidates must have a PA Paramedic license, extensive experience in high-demand emergency services, and various advanced certifications. The position requires teamwork and adherence to safety protocols to ensure high-quality patient care. Join us in making a difference in our community's emergency response.

Qualifications

• 5 years full-time paramedic experience at a high demand emergency service.
• Advanced certifications including ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS or ITLS.
• Act 34, 33, and 73 clearance certificates required.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care life support for patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient transport.
• Maintain safety and readiness of transport equipment.

Skills

Critical Care Life Support

Patient Transport Safety

Collaboration

Emergency Medical Care

Documentation

Education

PA Paramedic License

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or ITLS

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)

Job description

There are (2) positions available.

AHN 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 deployment of LifeFlight bases ensures the most timely response to our patients and referring agencies. Our bases are located at:

• LifeFlight 1: Canonsburg Hospital – Canonsburg, Washington County
• LifeFlight 2: Clarion Hospital – Clarion, Clarion County
• LifeFlight 3: Indiana Regional Medical Center – Indiana, Indiana County
• LifeFlight 4: Butler County Airport – Penn Township, Butler County
• LifeFlight 5: Rostraver Airport – Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County

This position is part of Union SEIU - E.

General Overview

Responsible for rendering professional advanced emergency medical and critical care to ill or injured patients in collaboration with an RN partner and medical control in the transport environment. Provides patient focused care within the protocols, policies, and procedures of LifeFlight. Provides professional emergency care in accordance with Pennsylvania prehospital protocols. Active involvement with Quality Improvement initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides critical care life support and medical care for the population served according to established standards and protocols and PA DOH regulations. (30%).
• Collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to establish an appropriate plan of care to safely transport acutely ill or injured patients from presentation to disposition. (25%).
• Serves as an ambassador of LifeFlight by demonstrating positive professional appearance, language, and conduct within the AHN core behaviors and standards of conduct. (15%).
• Provides for safe transport of patients. Monitors and promotes safety of self and others while working in and around the aircraft/emergency vehicles. (10%).
• Participate in LifeFlight quality assurance activities including chart audits, case reviews, and monthly Team and Safety meetings. Actively participates in LEAN principles/activities. Completes all annual education requirements and training. (5%).
• Completes required documentation according to departmental and PA state regulatory standards. (5%).
• Maintains expected state of transport readiness by maintaining medication and supply inventory in the aircraft by completing shift checks and restocking equipment and supplies. Maintains storage of medications within established safety and security controls. (5%).
• Other duties as assigned (5%).
• Ability to pass pre-employment physical exam and meet height and weight requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years full-time paramedic experience at a high demand emergency service
• PA Paramedic license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the Paramedic level
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) OR International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
• CPR – American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required within 1 year of hire.
• Flight Paramedic Certification within 18 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior flight experience.

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