Flight Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Harrisburg (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department in Harrisburg, IL is hiring a Flight Paramedic to join our air transport team. You’ll deliver pre-hospital and interfacility advanced life support care during flights, support in pre-mission liftoff checklists, and participate in mission briefings while maintaining thorough documentation.

Minimum qualifications include 3+ years in a 911 or critical care setting, EMT-P license in states served, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP; FP-C required within 24 months; NREMT-P may be

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in a 911 or critical care setting.
• EMT-P license in states served required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certifications required.
• Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C) within 24 months of hire.
• NREMT-P may be required in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit electronic patient care records for each flight.
• Perform daily base checks including narcotics count.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital ALS care during transport.
• Maintain competency through ongoing training and education.
• Document licensure, certifications and continuing education as required.
• Operate and maintain equipment and supplies used by emergency teams.
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, EMS partners and hospitals.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and post-mission debriefings.
• Support liftoff checklists and Pilot assistance when needed.
• Adhere to safety standards to ensure crew and patient safety.

Skills

Critical care experience

Flight experience

Pre-hospital care

Safety and documentation discipline

Instructor certifications (BLS/ACLS/PE

Education

EMT-P license (states served)

FP-C certification (within 24 months)

NREMT-P certification (may be required)

Job description

IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Paramedic Opportunity in Harrisburg, IL

• $21.34-$40.99 hourly DOE
• + $5.00/hr. GEO Modification

We’re hiring a Flight Paramedicto 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.
• 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.
• Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C), required within 24 months from date of hire.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior flight experience
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS.

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.