Elite Flight Paramedic — Kona, HI (Immediate Hiring)

REACH Air Medical Services; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

REACH Air Medical Services, located in Kailua-Kona, HI, is hiring a Flight Paramedic to join our team of air transportation experts. You will safely transport patients to and from medical facilities and handle scene call work, upholding high safety standards for the crew and customers.

The role requires at least 3 years in 911 or critical care, EMT-P certification, and preflight certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP). FP-C within 24 months and instructor certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a 911 or critical care setting.
• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certification required prior to flight status.
• Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C), required within 24 months from date of hire.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit electronic patient care records for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame.
• Perform daily base checks, which includes narcotic count.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Functions as a medical flight member.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation.
• Assist in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
• Comply with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff.
• Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director

Skills

Flight Paramedic

EMS experience

ACLS/PALS

BLS

Education

EMT-P license

FP-C within 24 months

BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP

NREMT-P

Job description

REACH Air Medical Services, located in Kailua-Kona, HI, is hiring a Flight Paramedic to join our team of air transportation experts. You will safely transport patients to and from medical facilities and handle scene call work, upholding high safety standards for the crew and customers.

The role requires at least 3 years in 911 or critical care, EMT-P certification, and preflight certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP). FP-C within 24 months and instructor certifications are preferred.