Paramedic- New Bloomfield Station/Perry County

Join our team of Life ChangersUPMC is hiring au00a0Full-Time, Paramedicu00a0to support theu00a0New Bloomfield and Perry County station.Evening, weekend and holiday availability is required to support the hours of operation.u00a0Variety of schedules available, manager will discuss options during interview.u00a0Excellent benefits, a pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply todayu00a0This position qualifies for a $5000.00 sign-on bonus with 2-year work commitmentResponsibilities:u00a0- 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.- Adheres to the current uniform policy.- Demonstrates competency related to pharmacological interventions.- Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times.u00a0- Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement.- Reports for work well rested, and fit for duty.u00a0- Adhering to the drug and alcohol policy at all times. including prescription and/or over the counter medicine use.- 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.- Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service.- Maintains clean patient environment as well as crew quarters- Maintains fitness for duty by adhering to all employee health requirements.u00a0- Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner.- Demonstrates skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment; using educational resources that are required or made available.- Ensures the safety of patients and all others.u00a0- Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns, and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.- Ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity at all times.- Adheres to rules for scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability.- Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard.- Equipment checks Transport log Medication log- Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information.Qualifications:- 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.u00a0- 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: PA accredited PA Emergency Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) certification required within 90 days of hire.- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- Driver's License- Emerge cy Vehicle Operator- Paramedic OR Pre Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)Clearances must be dated within 90 days- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal- Act 33 with renewal- Act 34- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Created: 2026-02-04