Aviation Advanced Care Paramedic — Arctic Medevac Leader

Keewatin Air LP; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Critical Illness Insurance Coverage

Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Travel Arrangements paid by the company

Job summary

A leading aeromedical transport service in Canada is looking for an Advanced Care Paramedic to join their dedicated team. The role includes providing patient care during air medical transport and requires a current license as Advanced Care Paramedic in Manitoba along with several certifications such as BLS and ACLS. The position offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits, and a rotational work schedule. Ideal candidates will bring leadership skills and experience in complex medical situations.

Qualifications

• 2 years of overall experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is an asset.
• Possess and Maintain a Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to rural personnel for patients experiencing complex medical conditions.
• Responsible for pre-flight and in-flight stabilization of the patient during all aspects of the medevac.
• Maintain constant communication with different groups internally and externally to ensure efficient medevacs.

Skills

Current unrestricted license as Advanced Care Paramedic in home Province/Territory

Experience providing aeromedical care

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification

Current Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification

Indigenous cultural awareness training

Education

Advanced Care Paramedic Registration in the College of Paramedics of Manitoba

Job description

Job Summary:

The Flight Advanced Care Paramedic will provide care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary team within an aero medical transport setting. The Flight Advanced Care Paramedic will work as part of the Air Medical Crew (AMC) which could be a Flight Nurse (RN) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), supplemented with the presence of an Online Medical Control (OLMC) Physician to provide high quality care and service, which includes rapid response assessment, intervention, and safe transport of ill or injured patients of all age categories during inter-facility transfer.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Current unrestricted license as Advanced Care Paramedic in their home Province/Territory and the ability to attain an Advanced Care Paramedic Registration in the College of Paramedics of Manitoba (CPMB)
• 2 years of overall experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic
• Experience providing aeromedical care is an asset
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)certification is an asset
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is an asset
• Current Trauma Course (PHTLS or ITLS) is considered an asset
• Indigenous cultural awareness training is considered an asset
• Proof of current required vaccinations as per company policy

• Air Medical Crew (AMC) Candidates must successfully:

• Complete the company provided aeromedical training (CAMATA Level 1)

• Provide proof of a Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Scan, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry

• Obtain and maintain Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)

• Possess and Maintain a Valid Driver’s License

• Possess and Maintain a Valid Canadian Passport

• Attain a Fit to Fly Form, completed by a recognized physician in Canada as required or directed by the Company.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership to rural personnel for patients experiencing complex medical conditions
• Triage medevac requests/providing direction to the referring facility as required
• Responsible for pre-flight and in-flight stabilization of the patient during all aspects of the medevac
• Liaise with Online Medical Control (OLMC) during all phases of the patient transfer
• Works closely with the other members of the crew (pilots), flight followers and other groups also involved in the transfer of patients
• Maintain constant communication with the different groups internally and externally to ensure that medevacs are performed efficiently and effectively
• Within this capacity, the incumbent acts as a representative of Keewatin Air LP and reports directly to the Medical Program Manager
• Documents all aspects of the aero medical transport in a clear and concise manner Maintain patient
• Records and ensure that privacy act is strictly adhered to
• Makes ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality
• Ensures on-time performance as it relates to launch times
• Ensures that all equipment checklists are completed as per company protocols
• Advocates on behalf of patients
• Demonstrates responsible behavior including arriving to work on time and ready to work in uniform
• Participate in new hire training and any recurrent training (Maintenance of Competency Programs) as deemed appropriate by the employer
• Incorporate validated changes in medical practice through review of best practice
• All other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Rotational schedule of two weeks on, two weeks off
• Union Environment: This role operates within a unionized workforce represented by United Steelworkers, governed by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• There is an expectation that the incumbent will be required to perform their duties on board any Keewatin Air or affiliated aircraft operating and providing aeromedical services to our clients (including Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing)
• Ability to lift, load and secure patients, equipment, and baggage
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; contact with staff and the public; employee must be able to adapt to outdoor weather conditions