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UPMC Altoona

Trauma

Altoona, PA · On-site

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We maintain strong regional EMS partnerships and serve as a referral center for EGS transfers from surrounding hospitals. Clinical and Program Highlights * Established Level III trauma program with ...

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What is a Level III Trauma Center?

A Level III Trauma Center is a hospital that provides prompt assessment, resuscitation, surgery, intensive care, and stabilization of injured patients. While it may not have the full range of specialists and resources found at Level I or II centers, it can manage most trauma cases and has protocols to transfer more severe cases to higher-level trauma centers when necessary. Level III centers play a crucial role in communities where access to advanced trauma care may be limited, ensuring that patients receive life-saving treatment as quickly as possible.

What are the typical challenges faced by healthcare professionals working in a Level III Trauma Center?

Healthcare professionals in a Level III Trauma Center often encounter a fast-paced and demanding environment, as they provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, and stabilization for trauma patients. Unlike higher-level centers, resources may be more limited, so staff must be skilled at quickly determining which patients require transfer to higher-level facilities. Teamwork and clear communication are essential, as professionals regularly collaborate with emergency physicians, nurses, and surgical teams. The variety of cases and the need for rapid decision-making can be both challenging and rewarding, providing valuable experience for career growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Level III Trauma Center nurse, and why are they important?

To excel as a nurse in a Level III Trauma Center, you need advanced clinical assessment skills, trauma care experience, and a valid nursing license, often supplemented by certifications like ACLS, PALS, and TNCC. Familiarity with trauma documentation systems, emergency medical equipment, and electronic health records is critical. Strong decision-making, teamwork, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are essential soft skills in this environment. These competencies ensure rapid, effective patient care and collaboration during critical, high-stress trauma situations.

What is the difference between Level Iii Trauma Center vs Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

AspectLevel Iii Trauma CenterEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Required CredentialsTrauma certification, medical staff licensesEMT certification, CPR certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, trauma centers, emergency departmentsPre-hospital, ambulance services, emergency scenes
Employer & IndustryHospitals, trauma networksAmbulance services, emergency response agencies
Common Search & ComparisonTrauma care, hospital trauma levelsPre-hospital emergency care, ambulance technician

While a Level Iii Trauma Center provides comprehensive emergency care within a hospital setting, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) offers pre-hospital emergency services. Both roles are vital in trauma response but differ in credentials, work environment, and scope of practice.

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Infographic showing various Level Iii Trauma Center job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 16% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

General, Level III Trauma w/ New ASC & two da Vinci Xi's - Large Pathology

Salina Regional Health Center

Salina, KS

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

430th of 1,060 rated hospitals

Job description

Salina Regional Health Center, in Salina, KS, is now seeking a BE/BC General Surgeon to join our team. Salina has a population of 50,000 but pulls patients from a region of 250,000 people, making it the perfect balance of community and pathology! 

Opportunity

  • Work with four partners in a high functioning Level III trauma center; PA on the inpatient side responsible for responding to traumas
  • Opportunities to expand practice with wound care, vein clinic, vascular services, outreach, and telemedicine 
  • Work in a BRAND NEW surgical center equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including two da Vinci Xi robots and da Vinci SP. Surgical center will include outpatient clinic rooms, 6 OR's, 24 pre/post-op rooms, onsite x-ray and ultrasound, outpatient PT and OT, opening spring 2028!
  • Large, built-in referral base with 3 affiliate hospitals, 26 family medicine physicians and 6 pediatricians; patient base of 250,000 with 39,000 ED visits annually.
  • Be part of a regional healthcare system with easy access to specialty care collaboration and most specialties
  • Supportive, on-site, and approachable administrative team. Very open to your ideas as an employed physician!
  • Teaching Optional! Work with students from KU School of Medicine - Salina and Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency

Benefits

  • Monthly stipend available to residents in their last two years of training
  • Loan repayment negotiable 
  • Sign on bonus
  • Guaranteed base compensation plus production and quality bonuses
  • Relocation allowance
  • CME time off & allowance
  • Vacation
  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage
  • Retirement plus match
  • Group life insurance
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Physician wellness program

About Salina Regional Health Center

Salina Regional Health Center is an independently owned, not-for-profit, Level III trauma center. We are proud to be the areas only certified primary stroke and accredited chest pain center. Innovative technology differentiates SRHC from institutions similarly sized. Updated facilities, a system-wide EMR, physician scribes, and an operating room equipped with two da Vinci Xi robots, Stryker MAKO robotics, Excelsius GPS, and ION robotic bronchoscopy, demonstrates administrations commitment to supporting physicians with the latest in medical technology. Collegiality between providers, access to most specialties, and vast pathology make SRHC, and its affiliates, a great place to practice!

About Salina

Salina is a progressive city that is home to nearly 50,000 residents. Serving as the regions hub for cutting-edge medical services, retail commerce, and arts and entertainment, Salina boasts a vibrant downtown and regional airport with daily flights to Denver and Chicago. Salina has the ideal blend of amenities found in larger cities and the warmth of a close-knit community with excellent education and recreation opportunities for you and your family.

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