Paramedic

Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: York
Posted on: March 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Join our team of Life Changers! UPMC is hiring a Casual-Paramedic to support York County. This position offers flexible scheduling. Must be able to work 36 hours every quarter. A pleasant work environment, and friendly team are just a few of our perks. Apply today! Responsibilities: Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times, with a clear understanding of who the customer is. 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. Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications) Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times. Reports for work well rested and fit for duty. 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. Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service. Maintains clean patient environment as well as crew quarters 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. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment. 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. 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: 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 Emergency 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 renewal UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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