Job Abstract

Join our team of Life Changers!

UPMC is hiring a Full-Time, Paramedic Supervisor to support the York Region.

Seeking an experienced Paramedic that has proven leadership experience.

Every other weekend and holidayavailability is required to support the hours of operation.

Hours: 7:00pm-7:00am

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

Responsibilities:

• Liaison to a variety of Public Safety entities, hospitals, nursing homes and other customers as regards communications.
• Foster and promote professionalism within Life Team.
• Manages day to day emergency and non-emergency operations.
• Maintain schedules for all staff members in York County to ensure adequate coverage.
• Managing fleet operations for York County.
• Overseeing narcotics
• Supervise emergency medical staff consisting of EMTs, Paramedics, and Drivers.
• Provide both basic and advanced emergency medical services, care, and evaluation of patients on scene and during transport.
• Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times, with a clear understanding of who the customer is.
• Participates in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities, representing the UPMC system.
• Provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; assessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate.
• Participates in developing and completing research projects.
• Demonstrates competency related to pharmacological interventions.
• Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications).
• Completes all official documentation in a timely manner such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc.
• 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.
• Always ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity.
• Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard.
• Completes all other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year EMS pre-hospital experience at the advance life support provider level preferred
• Must be able to lift, carry, push and/or pull weight up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions required.
• Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization by the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any base site as assigned.
• Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom.
• Must work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• EMT-P certification- PA accredited
• PA Emergency Services Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) required
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or equivalent required
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or equivalent required Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Driver's License

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran