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Advanced Response Specialist
UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA 15222 • Posted 2 days ago
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UPMC Passavant is seeking a Casual Advanced Response Specialist to support the Prehospital Care Department at the McCandless location. This role involves constructively receiving feedback, serving as a resource and preceptor for new staff, participating in project and committee work, and managing continuous quality improvement programs for medical command services. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 3 years of experience in EMS or a BA Degree in Emergency Medicine, and various certifications including Paramedic or Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and more.
Responsibilities
- Constructively receive feedback and direction.
- Identify and communicate learning needs to the clinical director.
- Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
- Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines.
- Serve as a preceptor for new staff members.
- Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
- Participate in self-review as requested by the director.
- Participate in project and committee work.
- Complete required education to maintain medic command.
- Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
- Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
- Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
- Participate in unit-based performance improvement including implementing corrective action when appropriate.
- Communicate / document complete and concise patient reports.
- Follow appropriate channels of communication.
- Work autonomously, presents a positive image of the hospital.
- Provide feedback to the command MD regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
- Manage continuous quality improvement program development for medical command services.
- Develop and execute action plans for those providers and systems that are identified through the quality improvement process.
- Develop, coordinate, and instruct continuing medical education programs for EMS providers.
- Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with local EMS agencies through outreach and clinical practice.
- Participate in community preventive health initiatives.
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 years of experience in EMS or a BA Degree in Emergency Medicine.
- Paramedic, certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Prehospital training required.
- Successful completion of mandatory education provided by UPMC Health System.
- Paramedic OR Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Driver's License
- Emergency Vehicle Operator
- National Incident Management System Incident Command
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
Preferred
- Microcomputer experience
About UPMC
UPMC, or the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is a leading integrated healthcare provider in the United States. It offers a wide range of medical services, including primary and specialty care, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation services. UPMC operates numerous hospitals, outpatient facilities, specialized care centers, and physician practices both domestically and internationally.
Full Job Description
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**ANCC Magnet Recognized UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Casual Advanced Response Specialist to support the Prehospital Care Department at the McCandless Location. Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Constructively receive feedback and direction.
+ Identify and communicate learning needs to the clinical director.
+ Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
+ Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines.
+ Serve as a preceptor for new staff members.
+ Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
+ Participate in self-review as requested by the director.
+ Participate in project and committee work.
+ Complete required education to maintain medic command.
+ Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
+ Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
+ Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
+ Participate in unit-based performance improvement including implementing corrective action when appropriate.
+ Communicate / document complete and concise patient reports.
+ Follow appropriate channels of communication.
+ Work autonomously, presents a positive image of the hospital.
+ Provide feedback to the command MD regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
+ Manage continuous quality improvement program development for medical command services.
+ Develop and execute action plans for those providers and systems that are identified through the quality improvement process.
+ Develop, coordinate, and instruct continuing medical education programs for EMS providers.
+ Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with local EMS agencies through outreach and clinical practice.
+ Participate in community preventive health initiatives.
+ Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
+ Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines.
+ Serves as a preceptor for new staff members.
+ Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
+ Participates in self-review as requested by the clinical director.
+ Participates in project and committee work.
+ Completes required education to maintain medical command.
+ Demonstrate awareness of patient needs / expectations based on comprehensive history and physical.
+ Utilize Prehospital care protocols and clinical judgment to provide basic and advanced life support.
+ Utilize assessment data to identify areas requiring immediate intervention.
+ Perform routine tests i.e. phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, EKG's. Provide patient care including assisting with patient procedures, activities of daily living.
+ Assist with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies.
+ Monitor and remove patient restraints as per MD or Hospital protocol.
+ Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.
+ Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
+ Document in the medical record according to established procedure.
+ Meet and interact with EMS providers at all levels each shift and document these interactions every shift
+ Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
+ Suggest and support changes within the Paramedic Response Team.
+ Assume responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
+ Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the hospital and surrounding communities.
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ 3 years of experience in EMS or a BA Degree in Emergency Medicine required.
+ Paramedic, certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
+ Prehospital training required.
+ Successful completion of mandatory education provided by UPMC Health System.
+ Microcomputer experience preferred.
+ Successful completion of basic information system training is mandatory.
+ Professional verbal and written communication are essential. Customer service skills are essential. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Paramedic OR Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)
+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Driver's License
+ Emergency Vehicle Operator
+ National Incident Management System Incident Command
+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
**ANCC Magnet Recognized UPMC Passavant is currently hiring a Casual Advanced Response Specialist to support the Prehospital Care Department at the McCandless Location. Salary will be determined based upon education and experience.**
**Responsibilities:**
+ Constructively receive feedback and direction.
+ Identify and communicate learning needs to the clinical director.
+ Take action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
+ Serve as a resource for staff and other disciplines.
+ Serve as a preceptor for new staff members.
+ Request assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
+ Participate in self-review as requested by the director.
+ Participate in project and committee work.
+ Complete required education to maintain medic command.
+ Assure equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.
+ Establish appropriate and effective communication strategies.
+ Establish professional and respectful interpersonal relationships.
+ Participate in unit-based performance improvement including implementing corrective action when appropriate.
+ Communicate / document complete and concise patient reports.
+ Follow appropriate channels of communication.
+ Work autonomously, presents a positive image of the hospital.
+ Provide feedback to the command MD regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.
+ Manage continuous quality improvement program development for medical command services.
+ Develop and execute action plans for those providers and systems that are identified through the quality improvement process.
+ Develop, coordinate, and instruct continuing medical education programs for EMS providers.
+ Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with local EMS agencies through outreach and clinical practice.
+ Participate in community preventive health initiatives.
+ Takes action to improve knowledge, skills and performance.
+ Serves as a resource for staff and other disciplines.
+ Serves as a preceptor for new staff members.
+ Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities as needed.
+ Participates in self-review as requested by the clinical director.
+ Participates in project and committee work.
+ Completes required education to maintain medical command.
+ Demonstrate awareness of patient needs / expectations based on comprehensive history and physical.
+ Utilize Prehospital care protocols and clinical judgment to provide basic and advanced life support.
+ Utilize assessment data to identify areas requiring immediate intervention.
+ Perform routine tests i.e. phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, patient weights, EKG's. Provide patient care including assisting with patient procedures, activities of daily living.
+ Assist with physical, respiratory and cardiopulmonary therapies.
+ Monitor and remove patient restraints as per MD or Hospital protocol.
+ Strictly adhere to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital related information.
+ Comply with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions.
+ Document in the medical record according to established procedure.
+ Meet and interact with EMS providers at all levels each shift and document these interactions every shift
+ Perform assigned work in a timely and productive manner.
+ Suggest and support changes within the Paramedic Response Team.
+ Assume responsibility for assignment and views problems as challenges.
+ Demonstrate awareness of behavior on the efficient functioning of the hospital and surrounding communities.
+ High school diploma or equivalent.
+ 3 years of experience in EMS or a BA Degree in Emergency Medicine required.
+ Paramedic, certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
+ Prehospital training required.
+ Successful completion of mandatory education provided by UPMC Health System.
+ Microcomputer experience preferred.
+ Successful completion of basic information system training is mandatory.
+ Professional verbal and written communication are essential. Customer service skills are essential. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**
+ Paramedic OR Pre-Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)
+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
+ Driver's License
+ Emergency Vehicle Operator
+ National Incident Management System Incident Command
+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
+ Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
+ Act 33 with renewal
+ Act 34 with renewal
+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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