Aerial ICU Paramedic — 911 Flight Specialist

Helicopter Jobs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Air Methods CBS in Tucson is seeking qualified flight clinicians with 3+ years in busy 911 to join our lifesaving team. You’ll provide pre-hospital ALS in a high‑stakes aviation environment, fly in state‑of‑the‑art helicopters, and support continuing education through our programs.

Candidates must be EMT-P licensed, hold ACLS/PALS, be willing for 24/7 on‑call rotation, and meet the weight/medical requirements. A HS diploma and related experience are required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED and at least three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred
• Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system
• Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS. Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
• Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice.
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.
• Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
• Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities.

Skills

EMS experience

Flight crew

On-call

Communication

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

HS diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree (health)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air Methods CBS in Tucson is seeking qualified flight clinicians with 3+ years in busy 911 to join our lifesaving team. You’ll provide pre-hospital ALS in a high‑stakes aviation environment, fly in state‑of‑the‑art helicopters, and support continuing education through our programs.

Candidates must be EMT-P licensed, hold ACLS/PALS, be willing for 24/7 on‑call rotation, and meet the weight/medical requirements. A HS diploma and related experience are required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.