AHN LifeFlight Paramedic

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PA, 15212, 320 E N

Ave.

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Allegheny Health Network Job Description :

This position is part of Union SEIU

• E Steady Night Shift Program AHN LifeFlight provides regional emergency helicopter and critical care ground transportation services for critically ill and injured patients who need immediate specialized care.

LifeFlight is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Regional deployment of LifeFlight bases ensures the most timely response to our patients and referring agencies.

Our bases are located at:

LifeFlight 1: Canonsburg Hospital

• Canonsburg, Washington County LifeFlight 2: Clarion Hospital
• Clarion, Clarion County LifeFlight 3: Indiana Regional Medical Center
• Indiana, Indiana County LifeFlight 4: Butler County Airport
• Penn Township, Butler County LifeFlight 5: Rostraver Airport
• Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Responsible for rendering professional advanced emergency medical and critical care to ill or injured patients in collaboration with an RN partner and medical control in the transport environment. Provides patient focused care within the protocols, policies, and procedures of LifeFlight. Provides professional emergency care in accordance with Pennsylvania prehospital protocols. Active involvement with Quality Improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides advanced critical care life support and medical care for the population served according to established standards and protocols and PA DOH regulations. (30%) Collaborates within a multidisciplinary team to establish appropriate plan of care to safely transport acutely ill or injured patients from presentation to disposition. (25%) Serves as an ambassador of LifeFlight by demonstrating positive professional appearance, language, and conduct within the AHN core behaviors and standards of conduct. (15%) Provides for safe transport of patients. Monitors and promotes safety of self and others while working in and around the aircraft/emergency vehicles. (10%) Participate in LifeFlight quality assurance activities including chart audits, case reviews, and monthly Team and Safety meetings. Actively participates in LEAN principles/activities. Completes all annual education requirements and training. (5%) Completes required documentation according to departmental and PA state regulatory standards. (5%) Maintains expected state of transport readiness by maintaining medication and supply inventory in the aircraft by completing shift checks and restocking equipment and supplies. Maintains storage of medications within established safety and security controls. (5%) Other duties as assigned (5%)

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 5 years full-time paramedic experience at a high demand emergency service At least 1 year of experience in LifeFlight as a Flight Paramedic PA Paramedic license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the Paramedic level Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) OR International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Preferred Prior flight experience.

Additional Employment Requirements:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) CPR

• American Heart Association Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) required within 1 year of hire.

Flight Paramedic Certification within 18 months of hire

Disclaimer:

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement :

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Recruitment Fraud Alert Apply Job Details Job category Emergency Services Position Type Full Time Posted 8/20/2026 Location(s) Pittsburgh

PA, 15212, 320 E N

Ave. Line of Business Entity Recruiter Hiring Manager Experience Level Job Family Emergency Services-AHN Req

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