Flight Paramedic

Air Evac Lifeteam; Harrison (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Flight Paramedic, where you will be part of a dedicated team providing critical air transportation services. This role emphasizes safety and high-quality patient care, ensuring you are equipped with the necessary skills and certifications to excel. You will engage in both pre-hospital and intra-hospital care, maintaining thorough documentation and compliance with safety standards. If you are passionate about making a difference in emergency medical services, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and contribute in a meaningful way.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a critical care setting.
• Current EMT-P license and various advanced certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Complete electronic patient care records for dispatched flights.
• Provide advanced life support care from initial contact until transfer.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Patient Care Documentation

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Interpersonal Skills

Education

EMT-P License

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Tools

Medical Equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Flight Paramedic role at Air Evac Lifeteam

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

1. Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame.
2. Responsible for daily base checks, including narcotic count.
3. 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.
4. Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
5. Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual.
6. Be knowledgeable in the use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.
7. Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
8. Function as a medical flight team member.
9. Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, completing necessary documentation.
10. Assist in pre-mission liftoff checklist and pilot assistance as needed, including radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
11. Comply with safety standards to ensure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff.
12. Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
13. Fill open or vacant shifts within the 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.

Preferred Education and Certifications

• 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 of hire.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in the assigned area.

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is part of Global Medical Response (GMR). Our teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in emergency and patient relocation services. Learn more about our work at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com and our benefits at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.