Job Summary
The Professional Flight Paramedic delivers advanced critical care and life-support services to patients who are seriously ill or injured while they are being transported. This role focuses on stabilizing patients, supporting safe flight operations, and providing care in accordance with the clinical protocols and standards of the STAT MedEvac system.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced critical care and life-support treatment during patient transport.
- Assess and stabilize critically ill or injured patients throughout the transport process.
- Maintain safe operational practices within the STAT MedEvac system.
- Document patient assessments and care, and follow applicable clinical protocols.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least three years of experience with an Advanced Life Support (ALS) service.
- Required certifications include ACLS, PALS, and NREMT-P.
- Must meet the role’s specified physical fitness and weight requirements.
UPMC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
