Flight Paramedic

Global Medical Response; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 29,397 - 56,467; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual area stipend

Company-paid crew housing

Job summary

Global Medical Response in Hobbs, New Mexico is hiring a Part-Time Flight Paramedic to join their team. This role involves the safe transportation of patients and requires a minimum of three years’ experience as a licensed Paramedic in an ALS or critical care setting. Candidates must hold current EMT-P licensure and several other certifications, including BLS and ACLS. The position includes a competitive hourly wage and an annual area stipend, with company-paid crew housing during shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience as a licensed Paramedic in an ALS or critical care setting.
• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served.
• NREMT-P certification and BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status.

Responsibilities

• Completion and submission of electronic patient care records for dispatched flights.
• Daily base checks including narcotic count.
• Pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care.

Skills

Advanced life support care

Patient care documentation

Interpersonal relationships

Emergency equipment maintenance

Education

EMT-P license/certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Part-Time Flight Paramedic

We’re hiring a Part-Time 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting Range: $21.34-40.99 per hour, dependent on experience
• $6,250 annual area stipend
• Schedule requires one 24-hour shift per week
• Company-paid crew housing while on shift

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 as a licensed Paramedic in an ALS or critical care setting required.
• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area.
• NREMT-P certification in state(s) where required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training)

Preferred Qualifications

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

Other Qualifications

• Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred, required within 24 months from date of hire.

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.