UPMC Your Care is hiring a Full-Time Advanced Care Paramedic to support Allegheny County.
Daylight, Evenings, Weekends, and Holidays availability is required to support the hours of operation
Shifts are a combination of 8,10, and 13 hours. The manager will discuss options during the interview.
Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and a friendly team are just a few of the perks we offer!
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Provide advanced clinical care to 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 promptly. Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information. Participates constructively in the peer-review-driven quality improvement program
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 the safe operation of a patient-laden stretcher, employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of the head of the stretcher, and stretcher movement during transports.
Safety Ensures the safety of patients and all others functioning in and around the patient. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.
Outreach reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high-stress environment at all times. Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship, regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.
Employee Health Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements and required medical screenings. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor promptly.
Performs thorough hands-on member assessments and history-taking and clinical exam, utilizing diagnostic equipment including ECG, point-of-care laboratory testing, and other advanced adjuncts to investigate symptoms and complaints. Assesses member for geriatric syndromes such as falls, functional decline, sleep disorders, delirium, dementia, bladder/bowel problems, polypharmacy, and weight loss. Understands care for the older adult and palliative care interventions. Assess, treat, and monitor members with acute or chronic conditions, such as wounds, infections, pain, diabetes, etc., using appropriate clinical skills and protocols. Conducts home safety assessments and provides emergency care when indicated by a life-threatening condition. Provide advanced clinical care to ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care. Access online medical command and communicate clinical findings verbally and/or in writing, providing a clear impression of the patient's condition. Utilizes telemedicine technology to facilitate high-fidelity remote examination by a physician in addition to the paramedic's assessment. Confirms and performs interventions and treatments based on physician orders. Administers medications with attention to safety and accuracy. Facilitates the delivery of prescription medications from stock as ordered. Ensures that patients understand all instructions to remain safely at home following treatment and receive appropriate follow-up care. Adheres to a high level of professionalism in documentation, including thorough notation of appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information promptly. Collects and promptly processes demographic and medical necessity information. Participates constructively in the peer-review-driven quality improvement program.
Attends and participates in face-to-face case conferences, team meetings, and other work-related meetings. Reports for scheduled shifts on time and well-rested. Responds to all requests safely and efficiently, adhering to system standards, policies and procedures, and other established practices. Participates in projects and initiatives to continue the advancement of this growing team. Participates constructively in the peer-review-driven quality improvement program. Presents or contributes to complex case reviews by the interdisciplinary team, summarizing clinical and social history, current medications, geriatric syndromes, healthcare resource utilization, and case management interventions. Maintains operational readiness by completing required equipment and medication checks and logs on an established schedule. Document and report member status, interventions, outcomes, and follow-up plan in a timely and accurate manner, using the electronic health record system and other tools. Coordinate and communicate with the UPMC Your Care interdisciplinary team, the supervising provider, and other health care professionals to ensure continuity and quality of care. Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills through continuing education, training, and certification. Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to Medicare, home health, and paramedic practice. Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, and respect for members, families, and colleagues. Meets all deadlines for certifications, clinical competencies, or educational requirements.
Safely operates a company vehicle, avoiding distractions while driving. Supports safe vehicle operation by coworkers, providing navigation and communication support during response. Ensures the safety of patients and others in and around the patient's home. Utilizes appropriate channels to report safety concerns and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment. Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements and required medical screenings. Reports and documents injuries, no matter how minor, to a supervisor promptly.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Three years of clinical experience in prehospital or hospital care.
Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization by the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any residence or venue of care within the defined service area.
Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on-the-job training.
Must have the ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, and handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam that includes a fitness for duty physical exam, hearing evaluation, and being declared fit for duty by the Medical Director. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Driver's License, Advanced Cardiac Life Support or equivalent, Advanced Medical Life Support or equivalent, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Pediatric Adv Life SupportPA Paramedic (required), Nationally Registered Paramedic (preferred), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)? Driver's License? Pediatric Advanced Life Support National Institute of Health Stroke Score (NIHSS) (required within 90 days of hire)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Driver's License
NIH Stroke Scale (NIH)
Paramedic
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
