Flight Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Rural Metro Fire Department is hiring a Flight Paramedic in Hopkinsville, KY, with a starting pay of $20.92 plus $5 Geo Modification. You will work with a professional air transportation team to ensure high patient care standards during transport.

Responsibilities include managing patient care documentation, completing necessary checks and assisting flight operations. Candidates must have a minimum of three years' experience in a 911 or critical care setting, along with necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a 911 or critical care setting.
• Current certification in the required states.

Responsibilities

• Complete electronic patient care records for dispatched flights.
• Maintain safety and documentation of required licensure and certifications.
• Assist in pre-mission briefings and checklist.

Skills

EMT-P license

Advanced life support care

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety compliance

Education

Current EMT-P certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications

Flight Paramedic-Certified within 24 months

Job description

Flight Paramedic

IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Paramedic Opportunity in Hopkinsville, KY Starting at $20.92 + DOE, with an additional $5 Geo Modification.

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

• 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.

Flight Experience Preferred Education

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

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.