Flight Paramedic

Global Medical Response; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Global Medical Response is hiring a Flight Paramedic in Big Spring, TX. The role involves transporting patients by air and performing scene call work with a focus on safety and high-quality patient care.

Requirements include EMT-P license and current certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP) with FP-C within 24 months of hire. Prior 911 or critical care experience is required, and FP-C certification may be preferred in the assigned area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a 911 or critical care setting.
• Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C) is 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 time frame.
• Perform daily base checks including narcotic count.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from first contact to handoff.
• Maintain competency through ongoing lab and clinical experiences.

Skills

EMT-P license

FP-C within 24 months

ACLS/PALS/NRP

Instructor certifications (BLS/ACLS/P

Education

Current EMT-P license/certification in states served

Job description

IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Paramedic Opportunity in Big Spring, TX

• Starting pay at $20.92 hourly + DOE
• $8.33 Hourly Area Stipend Modification.

We're hiring a Flight Paramedic to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you'll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame
• Responsible for 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Functions as a medical flight member.
• Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation.
• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff.
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director

Minimum Required Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a 911 or critical care setting required.

Flight Experience Preferred Education

• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area required.
• 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.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.