Flight Paramedic

Plan A Health; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Plan A Health is seeking a Flight Paramedic to provide advanced life support and critical care during helicopter and fixed-wing transports. You will assess and stabilize high-acuity patients, work with a flight team, and deliver rapid, safe care in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong clinical assessment, the ability to perform invasive procedures, and excellent communication with EMS and receiving hospitals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in emergency medical services or critical care.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform invasive procedures confidently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety, protocol adherence, and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assess, stabilize, and manage high-acuity patients in collaboration with a flight team.
• Utilize advanced clinical tools to deliver safe, efficient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform rapid triage, administer medications, and conduct invasive procedures within scope.
• Communicate effectively with EMS providers and receiving hospitals.
• Maintain adherence to safety and aviation protocols.
• Engage in continuous training to stay current with clinical practices.
• Provide compassionate care to diverse communities, day or night.

Skills

EMS/critical care experience

Clinical assessment & decision-making

Invasive procedures

Communication & teamwork

Safety & protocol adherence

Job description

Role: Flight Paramedic responsible for providing advanced life support and critical care during helicopter and fixed-wing transports.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, stabilize, and manage high-acuity patients in collaboration with a flight team.
• Utilize advanced clinical tools to deliver safe, efficient care in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform rapid triage, administer medications, and conduct invasive procedures within scope.
• Communicate effectively with EMS providers and receiving hospitals.
• Maintain adherence to safety and aviation protocols.
• Engage in continuous training to stay current with clinical practices.
• Provide compassionate care to diverse communities, day or night.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience in emergency medical services or critical care.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to perform invasive procedures confidently.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to safety, protocol adherence, and ongoing professional development.