Paramedic - Critical Care Transport

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks experienced Paramedics to provide safe and timely ground or helicopter transport of patients, delivering essential life support and coordinating care between hospitals and incident scenes.

You will perform therapeutic interventions, manage respiratory needs, and ensure accurate documentation while following strict transport policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma/GED.
• 5 years Paramedic experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, MS Outlook, and EMR applications.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications; Driver's License_PA Upon Hire; EMT-P/Paramedic certification within 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic intervention, emergency interventions, and preparation for transport (via ground or helicopter) from hospitals or accident scenes.
• Coordinates transport related phone calls and post-transport activities.
• Maintains contact with dispatcher, transfer center, and MedEvac AOC.
• Handles respiratory management, such as intubation, ventilation, and IV access.
• Reviews charts to ensure complete documentation and adheres to safety and decontamination guidelines.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Sound judgment under critical decision

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Outlook

EMR applications

Job description

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 Upon Hire
• 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

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.

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