Professional Flight Paramedic - Washington, PA

UPMC; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine seeks a Full-Time Professional Flight Paramedic to support MedEvac 1 in Washington, PA. Anticipated start date February 8, 2027. Schedule includes two 24-hour shifts per week; holidays and weekends required.

The role delivers advanced care within the STAT MedEvac system, adhering to medical director protocols and maintaining team readiness. Responsibilities span operations, outreach, safety, employee health, and clinical care, with documentation of care and

Qualifications

• Active paramedic license required.
• Experience in critical care transport preferred.
• Strong ability to work in high-stress environments.

Responsibilities

• OPERATIONS: Ensure prompt, safe response and quality patient care; maintain certifications and equipment readiness.
• OUTREACH: Establish rapport with customers in high-stress environments and sustain positive relationships.
• SAFETY: Ensure safety of patients and others around the aircraft; report safety concerns and use safety tools.
• EMPLOYEE HEALTH: Maintain fitness for duty and complete required screenings and documentation.
• CLINICAL: Provide advanced critical care life support per protocols; document assessments and billing information.

Skills

Critical Care

Patient Assessment

Air Medical Ops

Team Collaboration

Education

Paramedic Certification

Job description

The UPMC Center for Emergency Medicine is looking to hire a Full-Time Professional Flight Paramedic to support MedEvac 1, located in Washington, PA.

This position has an anticipated start date of February 8, 2027.

Schedule:

• (2) 24-hour shifts per week
• Holidays and weekends required

Purpose:

The Professional Flight Paramedic functions as a member of the critical care transport team and is responsible for the care of critically ill or injured patients transported by the STAT MedEvac system. Responsibilities include patient care incorporating assessment, stabilization, and intervention techniques consistent with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. The Professional Flight Paramedic is expected to execute independent judgment in order to deliver appropriate care that is consistent with the clinical protocols, when contact with a medical command physician is not possible. The Professional Flight Paramedic functions as a part of a team and shares responsibility for the team's conduct. The Professional Flight Paramedic fulfills education and experiential requirements as established by the STAT MedEvac Medical Director, and performs other duties as assigned. Supports and upholds the mission, goals, and objectives, of the STAT MedEvac system at all times.
Responsibilities:

• OPERATIONS: Adheres to system standardization, policies and procedures, and other established practices to ensure prompt efficient response, safe operations, and quality patient care. Meets all deadlines for certifications, clinical competencies, or educational requirements. Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times with a patient laden aircraft or ground unit. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement.
• OUTREACH: Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times along. Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.
• SAFETY: Ensures the safety of patients and all others functioning in and around the aircraft. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.
• EMPLOYEE HEALTH Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner.
• CLINICAL: Provide advanced critical care life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; accessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate, and employing the skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment; using resources that are required or made available. Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner. Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information. Participates constructively in the peer-review driven quality improvement program