Critical Care Paramedic — Air & Ground Transport

CommonSpirit Health; Frisco (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's Paramedic FFL Critical Care Transport team in Summit County seeks a skilled Paramedic to deliver advanced critical care during transport and support the Flight For Life Colorado operations.

As part of the flight crew, you will perform complex assessments, administer specialized medications, operate advanced equipment, and uphold safety protocols while coordinating with flight nurses to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years or 4,000 hours experience as a Paramedic provider in 911 ALS or critical care transport (ground or air) or 4,000 hours of critical care experience in hospital
• Colorado State Paramedic Certification required with ongoing currency in CAMTS requirements
• Valid Driver’s License and pass annual Pre Check driving record for safe vehicle operations

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing a safe environment essential to the health and wellbeing of all individuals in the critical care transport environment, including universal precautions, air and ground safety.
• At the direction of the Flight Nurse, assist in performing a rapid survey of life threatening conditions as well as secondary physical assessment, including medical history, current medications, and allergies.
• In consultation with the Flight Nurse, assists in prioritizing and planning appropriate transport care.
• At the direction of the Flight Nurse, assists in implementing the plan of care and assists with ongoing assessments.
• Participates in decontamination of the aircraft and equipment.
• Performs the support duties necessary for the smooth operation of Flight For Life, including cleaning of the vehicles, ordering and stocking of supplies, and clerical support tasks.

Skills

Paramedic certification

Critical care transport

Flight for Life operations

Advanced clinical skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Colorado State Paramedic Certification

National Registry Paramedic

Job description

CommonSpirit Health's Paramedic FFL Critical Care Transport team in Summit County seeks a skilled Paramedic to deliver advanced critical care during transport and support the Flight For Life Colorado operations.

As part of the flight crew, you will perform complex assessments, administer specialized medications, operate advanced equipment, and uphold safety protocols while coordinating with flight nurses to optimize patient outcomes.