Flight Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is seeking a Flight Paramedic in Crescent City, California. The position offers a starting salary of $86,000-$125,000+. The Flight Paramedic will work on air transportation, ensuring effective patient care and safety. Responsibilities include completing patient care records and maintaining high safety standards. Candidates should have at least three years of critical care experience and relevant EMT certifications. Join a committed team to enhance patient care and safety in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a 911 or critical care setting required.
• Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred, required within 24 months from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completion and submission of electronic patient care records.
• Daily base checks including narcotic counts.
• Provide advanced life support care.
• Maintain documentation of licensure and certifications.
• Conduct aircraft safety briefings.

Skills

Patient care documentation

Interpersonal relationships

Emergency medical services

Airway management

Advanced life support

Education

Current EMT-P license/certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certification

Advanced Certification (FP-C)

Job description

Flight Paramedic – Starting at $86,000-$125,000+ DOE

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
• Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred, 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.

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