Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, AEMT to support York County. 

Must currently be an AEMT to be considered for this position!

Schedule: 24-hour shifts

This position does require the availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays. 

A pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today!

This position qualifies for a $2500.00 sign-on bonus with 1-year work commitment!

Responsibilities:
 

·       Demonstrates skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment; using educational resources that are required or made available.

·       Collaborates with PHRN and Paramedic to care for critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; assessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate.

·       Maintains and ensures adequate vehicle operation including proper fuel, fluid levels, lights, sirens, radio, cellular phone functioning. Works with Regional Medical Manager to ensure all mechanical deficiencies are corrected.

·       Ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity at all times.

·       Adheres to the current uniform policy.

·       Performs all assigned duties, including daily, weekly, monthly, or other duties assigned by the base site manager, including (but not limited to):

·       Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications)

·       Participates in shift report from off going crew

·       Maintains clean patient environment as well as crew quarters

·       Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service.

·       Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times.  Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement.

·       Completes all official documentation in a timely manner such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc.

·       Adheres to rules for scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability.

·       Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times, with a clear understanding of who the customer is.

·       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.

·       Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner.

·       Reports for work well rested and fit for duty. Adhering to the drug and alcohol policy at all times. including prescription and/or over the counter medicine use.

·       Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings.

·       *Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

·       *Performs other duties as assigned.
 

• 1 year EMT experience. 
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• 1 professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system goals, and approved by your Manager.
• Previous ambulance and/or hospital experience preferred.  
• Reliable transportation and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.
• Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on the job training.
• Must work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
   
• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician OR Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) OR Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic OR Paramedic
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver's License
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran