Flight Paramedic

Air Methods; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods in Granite City, IL seeks a qualified clinical flight crew member to deliver pre-hospital advanced life support. You will participate in pre-mission briefings, care for patients from scene to hospital transfer, and maintain equipment and regulatory training to ensure safety and efficiency of helicopter transports.

Ideal candidates hold a HS diploma/GED with 3+ years in busy 911 systems and may have a bachelor's degree in a health field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least three years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred
• Minimum three (3) years' recent experience in a busy 911 system
• Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care transfer to the accepting medical facility; maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Practice within defined scope of practice as established by state regulations and Air Methods CBS; maintain competency through ongoing experiences.
• Maintain documentation of licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training.
• Maintain equipment and supplies onboard aircraft; report failures and ensure repair; keep aircraft clean and ready for rapid response.
• Participate in patient follow-up, referring institution communication, and outreach activities.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings; assist pilot as requested; comply with safety standards.

Job description

Overview

In Granite City, you'll deliver lifesaving care for the community you love and live in, soaring above Illinois' landscapes. With 3+ years of recent busy 911 experience, you'll fly in state-of-the-art helicopters-an ICU in the sky-providing advanced care while continuing your education with our support. Ready for a new adventure?

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). You'll be responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:

• Provide pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care transfer to the accepting medical facility; maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Practice within defined scope of practice as established by state regulations and Air Methods CBS. Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
• Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures. Attend a minimum of six educational programs annually pertinent to your practice.
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care. Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests.
• Participate in patient follow-up, referring institution communication, and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment.
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter. Perform advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
• Serve as a role model, educator, and clinical resource. Participate regularly in departmental activities, projects, committees, and research and publishing opportunities. Maintain awareness of current pre-hospital care issues through professional activities including national and state legislative involvement.
• Other Duties as assigned. Additional Job Requirements -

Regular scheduled attendance

• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 5%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method's policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred
• Minimum three (3) years' recent experience in a busy 911 system
• Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus

Operation and Safety Requirements

• As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots.

Skills

• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires