Flight Paramedic

careers-airmethods; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods CBS in Hot Springs, SD is seeking a high-availability ALS-equipped flight paramedic to deliver pre-hospital advanced life support in helicopters, functioning as part of the medical flight team. You will operate under CBS medical direction, attend pre-mission briefings, and contribute to ongoing education and patient follow-up.

The role emphasizes maintaining licensure, participating in six annual educational programs, and adhering to safety and documentation standards in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent busy 911 experience.
• Provide pre-hospital advanced life support care and maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Attend a minimum of six educational programs annually.

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 training.
• Maintain documentation of 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 practice.
• Maintain knowledge of and report medical equipment status; ensure repair of equipment as directed; keep aircraft stocked and clean for rapid response.
• Participate in patient follow-up, referring institution communication, and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings; assist with liftoff checklist and pilot as needed; follow safety standards for all personnel and equipment.
• Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Serve as flight resource to neonatal/pediatric patients; perform advanced skills as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
• Serve as a role model and educator; participate in departmental activities and stay aware of pre-hospital care issues.

Skills

911 Experience

Job description

Overview

*** $8,000 Annual Location Stipend ***

In Hot Springs, you’ll deliver lifesaving care for the community you love and live in, soaring above South Dakota’s 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.

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