flight medic - Philadelphia, United States - Temple University

Description

Under limited supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total patient care and functions in the transport environment on a particular shift, in accordance with established corporate philosophy.

Orients, trains, and manages transport personnel.

Relates effectively with other shifts for continuity of care; maintains positive relations with referring and receiving departments and nursing units; participates in all phases of education, maintenance of records, and upgrading of policies, procedures, and skills of personnel.

Must be eligible for medical command in the Commonwealth of PA. State Driver's License must be in good standing, 3 points or less.

Drives and operates specially equipped emergency vehicles to specified locations at a safe and controlled speed, in accordance with federal, state, local laws, regulations and standards.

EMSVO Credentialing required within the first 3 months of hire date. FP-C or CCP-C Credentialing required within 2 years of hire date. NRP and ATLS or ATCN Credentialing required within 1 year of hire date.

Must meet height requirement equal to or less than 6'5' and weight requirement equal to or less than 220lbs without flight gear/uniform.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience
3 Years experience (min. 4000 hours) in ALS/911 or equivalent setting as an EMT-Paramedic (Required)
1 Year experience performing critical care transports (Preferred)
Previous flight (rotary wing) experience (Preferred)

License/Certifications
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required)
BLS - Basic Life Support (Required)
EMT-P - Paramedic Certification (Required)
DRIVER - Drivers License (Required)
EMSVO - EMS Vehicle Operator (Required)
FP-C - Cert Flight Paramedic (Required) or CCP-C - Critical Care Paramedic Cert (Required)
NREMT - Natl Reg. Emergency Med Techs (Required)
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (Required)
APLS - Advanced Pediatric Life Suport (Required) or PALS - Pediatric Adv. Life Support (Required)
ITLS - Internl Trauma Life Support (Required) or PHTLS - PreHospital Trauma LifeSupport (Required)
ATCN - Advanced Trauma Care for Nurse (Required) or ATLS - Advanced Trauma Life Support (Required)

Your Tomorrow is Here

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals.

Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team.

Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple University Health System is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike.

At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here

Tomorrow is Here

Temple Physicians Inc. brings the best together.

Our people enjoy something truly unique - settings with the resources of a world-class health system and the personal connections of a neighborhood doctor's office.

With convenient locations, leading edge care, and staff who feel more like family, careers with Temple Physicians are second to none.

Do you enjoy getting to know patients in a professional setting? Appreciate the possibilities and support offered by a large health system? Then join Temple Physicians, Inc.