Critical Care Paramedic (Per Diem)

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The Critical Care Transport- Paramedic (CCT-P) is a Pennsylvania certified Critical Care Paramedic who is responsible for providing emergency, non-emergency, pre-hospital, and Inter-facility care to patients in a safe and efficient manner. The Paramedic also performs clerical and non-technical duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Ambulance & Transportation Services or supervisors of St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Service.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administering basic, advanced, and Critical Care life support to patients at a scene, en route, and Inter-facility to the hospital and in a pre-hospital setting in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations and standards and working within their certification via the “scope of practice” regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
• Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed.
• Rescuing and extricating victims of accidents, sudden illness or entrapment using proper rescue and medical techniques.
• Treating patients at the scene, en route to the hospital, and in an Interfacility setting in accordance with federal, state, local, laws, regulations and standards.
• Communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/ or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center.
• Maintaining order at scenes, including crowd disbursement and restraint of family and friends as long as scene safety is not breeched.
• Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, ambulance checklist and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Collaborates with other health team members to maintain a professional working relationship with all organizations at an incident.
• Completely, thoroughly, professionally documents assessments, physical findings and treatment rendered in pre-hospital and Interfacility setting on approved trip record in a timely manner.
• Completes vehicle and equipment accountability checklist each scheduled shift.
• Places vehicle in condition of readiness including, cleaning, disinfecting, refueling and restocking.
• Actively participates in the CQI process.
• Recognizes and utilizes proper chain of command.
• Responsible for attending at least six (6) staff meetings per year.
• Recognizes legal and ethical responsibilities and functions within limitations as specified by law.
• Operates emergency vehicle safely, in accordance with State Laws and St. Luke’s University Health Network and St. Luke’s Emergency & Transport Services policies.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting 3 hours a day; 30 minutes at a time. Standing up to 2 hours a day; 30 minutes at a time. Walking up to 3 hours a day; 30 minutes at a time. Continuous use of hands and fingers. Frequently grasping firmly and twisting/turning of the fingers and hand(s) simultaneously. Occasionally reaches above shoulder level. Occasionally lifts an object from a lower to a higher position 200 to 350 pounds. Occasionally carrying an object of 11 to 25 pounds. Occasionally pushes up to 75 pounds. Occasionally pulls up to 350 pounds. Frequently stooping and bending. Frequently squatting. Occasionally crouching and kneeling. Occasionally crawling. Occasional climbing. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, peripheral vision and vision monotony. Maintain balance and strength in awkward positions. Speak clearly, even under stressful circumstances. Accurately communicate ideas orally and in writing in English. Respond physically with speed. Speak at proper volumes for appropriate situations. Must get along with others.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Certified Critical Care Paramedic Course approved by the Pa. DOH. Critical Care Paramedic or Flight Paramedic (CC-P or