Critical Care Transport JeffSTAT Paramedic Part Time

Responsibilities

Part time 40 hours biweekly rotating shifts

JeffSTAT is a medical transportation service owned and operated by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. We transport patients to any receiving hospital.

Critical care transport nurses, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians are on staff and available to respond 24 hours a day.

The Critical Care Transport Paramedic is primarily responsible for providing care to patients during inter-facility and emergency transports following JeffSTAT’s predetermined treatment protocols.

The Critical Care Transport Paramedic acts as an ambassador of Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH), as he or she is often the first member of the Jefferson healthcare delivery team with whom the patient and their family will have contact.

• Provides care to critically ill and injured patients following JeffSTAT’s treatment protocols and standards of care
• Completes a patient care record, which details a patient assessment, treatment rendered during transport, and the patient’s outcome following interventions
• Provides continuous education to patients and their families with regards to the transport process, any interventions performed during transport, and the events that will transpire when the patient arrives at TJUH
• Inspects medical equipment for proper functioning at the beginning of each shift; inspects the quantity of medical supplies at the beginning of each shift;

completes ambulance inventory checklist; completes refrigerator temperature log; completes glucometer control testing.

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Hospital.

Certificates / Licenses / Registration

• Paramedic (EMT-P)-Pennsylvania
• Basic Life Support (BLS)- Pennsylvania
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)- Pennsylvania
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)- Pennsylvania
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Pennsylvania
• Valid Driver's License

Experience Requirements

• Three (3) years of previous field paramedic experience in a critical care transport program or 911 ALS ambulance service.
• The Critical Care Transport Paramedic shall be experienced and proficient in performing advanced life support skills such as intubation, IV insertion, medication administration, EKG interpretation, and chest decompression.
• Current medical command in good standing with the Philadelphia EMS Office or another region in Pennsylvania or New Jersey

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson’s clinical entities or at the University.

If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

Closing Statement

Jefferson includes Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, a dynamic university and health system with broad reach across the Delaware Valley.

Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.

Jefferson’s mission, vision and values create an organization that attracts the best and the brightest students, faculty, staff, and healthcare professionals, as well as the most visionary leaders to drive exceptional results.

• OUR MISSION : We improve lives.
• OUR VISION : Reimagining health, education and discovery to create unparalleled value
• OUR VALUES : Put People First, Be Bold & Think Differently and Do the Right Thing

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.