Airlift Paramedic: Critical Care Flight Medic

Covenant Health; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant Health's Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Flight Paramedic to deliver quality care for critically ill or injured patients in air or ground transport. You will work with physicians, coordinate with EMS partners, and follow Covenant Health System policies to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Requirements include Paramedic certification/licensing per DSPS or NREMT-P, Texas licenses, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and at least 5 years of EMT-P experience on a 911 flight service.

Qualifications

• Successful completion and maintenance of Department of State Health Services or National Registry approved Paramedic training program/certification/license.
• Upon hire: Texas Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License - Texas Office of EMS-Trauma Systems, Or
• Upon hire: Texas Paramedic License - Texas Office of EMS-Trauma Systems
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: National Provider PALS - American Heart Association
• Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Proof of driver license and auto insurance may be requested.
• 5 years recent experience as EMT-P with an active 911 service of flight service.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of quality care for critically ill or injured in air medical or ground transportation.
• Interact with physicians and facilities; follow Covenant Health System policies.
• Participate in advanced medical treatment modalities as directed by Medical Director and Coordinator of Specialty Transport.
• Assist with continuing education and training of future Flight Paramedics.

Job description

Covenant Health's Covenant Children's Hospital in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Flight Paramedic to deliver quality care for critically ill or injured patients in air or ground transport. You will work with physicians, coordinate with EMS partners, and follow Covenant Health System policies to ensure safe, efficient patient care.

Requirements include Paramedic certification/licensing per DSPS or NREMT-P, Texas licenses, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and at least 5 years of EMT-P experience on a 911 flight service.