Paramedic - Critical Care Transport

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a skilled Paramedic transport professional to provide safe ground or rotor-wing patient transport and on-scene care. You will act as primary/secondary caregiver and coordinate with hospitals and dispatch.

Day shift, 12-hour variable shifts at Center Valley location, with emphasis on documentation, safety, and adherence to transport policies. Requires strong high-stress decision making and advanced life support certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years paramedic experience preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure with fast, accurate decision making.
• Experience with EMS documentation and med administration.
• Familiarity with transport policies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic intervention and care during transport by ground or helicopter.
• Coordinate inter-facility and on-scene calls and document patient records.
• Maintain contact with dispatcher and transfer center to resolve issues.
• Operate in accordance with decontamination and safety guidelines.

Skills

Decision making under pressure

Analytical thinking

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

EMT-P

FP-C/CCP-C

Tools

MS Office

MS Outlook

EMR

Job description

Introduction

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides safe and timely ground or helicopter transport of patients, while providing basic and critical care life support. Assists emergency health care providers to deliver care to critical patients.

Job Duties

Provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes. Functions as a primary or secondary caregiver to ensure that each patient receives treatment that is in accordance with all transport policies and procedures. Evaluates critically ill or injured patients of all age groups (neonatal through adult). Coordinates transport related phone calls, including inter-institutional or intra-institutional calls. Shares responsibilities to complete post transport activities such as cleaning, refueling, and restocking ambulance supplies and equipment. Maintains contact with dispatcher, transfer center, and/or MedEvac AOC on any problems or questions pertaining to duties and policies. Handles respiratory management such as intubation and ventilation, EKG interpretation, IV access, medication administration, code management, and pain management. Reviews charts to ensure complete and consistent documentation of patient records. Follows Network/Department guidelines decontamination of work area and transport vehicle both daily and after every patient mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5 years Paramedic experience
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association
• FP-C - Certified Flight Paramedic - Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification within 2 Years or CCP-C - Certified Critical Care Paramedic - Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification within 2 Years
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - American Heart Association within 2 Years
• DL - Driver's License_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• EMT-P - Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree EMSVO - Emergency Medical Service Vehicle Operator - Emergency Health Services Federation Upon Hire

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Details

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 3950 Oakhurst Dr

Primary Location: Center Valley- Oakhurst Drive

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: 12-hour variable shifts

Department: Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.

Culture and Values

LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®.

LVHN’s culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire.

If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here.