Flight Paramedic

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

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Paramedic to provide advanced emergency medical care and transport for critically ill or injured patients in pre‑hospital and inter‑facility settings. You will rapidly assess scenes, evaluate conditions, and administer life‑saving interventions while operating emergency vehicles and documenting care.

You will demonstrate expert clinical skills, exceptional critical thinking under stress, and compassionate communication to ensure optimal patient outcomes across

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of current field experience as an in‑charge paramedic or higher in a busy 911/pre‑hospital service.
• EMT Paramedic certification for TX.
• BLS CPR within 14 days of hire.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.
• PALS within 6 months of hire.
• PHTLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Critical thinking under stress

Compassionate communication

Education

High School Diploma

Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (TX)

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

Pay Range

$24.88 - $37.00 /hour