Flight Paramedic

CHI; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 34,274 - 50,971; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Health in Brazos Valley area is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical care and transport in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings. You will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and perform life-saving interventions while operating emergency vehicles and documenting care.

The role requires expert clinical skills, calm under pressure, and compassionate communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes and seamless coordination with teams and partners.

Qualifications

• High-level clinical proficiency and protocol adherence.
• Strong documentation and care coordination skills.
• Ability to perform under stress in emergency settings.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced assessments, diagnoses and emergency treatments for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing or ground.
• Document accurate care during stabilization and transport.
• Document billing information for patient transport.
• Maintain effective communication between management and internal and external customers.
• Support PR and marketing activities.
• Maintain knowledge through meetings, reviews, labs and continuing education.

Skills

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Documentation

Education

EMT Paramedic (TX)

BLS/CPR

ACLS

PALS

PHTLS

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Paramedic, you will provide advanced emergency medical care and transport to critically ill or injured patients in pre‑hospital and inter‑facility settings.

Every day you will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and administer life‑saving interventions, while safely operating emergency vehicles and documenting care.

To be successful, you will demonstrate expert clinical skills, exceptional critical thinking under stress, and compassionate communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

• Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor‑wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
• Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transporters.
• Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
• Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
• Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Three (3) years of current field experience as an in‑charge paramedic or higher in a busy 911/pre‑hospital service
• Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic: TX
• Basic Life Support – CPR, within 14 days of hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support, within 6 months of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, within 6 months of hire
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support, within 6 months of hire

Where You'll Work

St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the Brazos Valley region.

Pay Range

$24.88 - $37.00 /hour