Flight Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Medical Response is seeking a Flight Paramedic in Lebanon, KY. This role involves providing advanced life support care during flights and ensuring thorough documentation of patient care.

Candidates must have at least three years' experience in a critical care setting and hold essential certifications like EMT-P. The position includes a competitive starting salary with additional geographic modification pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a 911 or critical care setting.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP preferred.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit electronic patient care records for dispatched flights.
• Conduct daily base checks, including narcotic count.
• Provide advanced life support care until patient is handed to facility.
• Maintain competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Document required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
• Maintain equipment used by emergency programs.
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues and public.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings.
• Assist pilots with navigational activities as needed.
• Comply with safety standards before liftoff.
• Conduct aircraft safety briefings as necessary.
• Fill open or vacant shifts as assigned.

Skills

Emergency medical care

Patient care documentation

Narcotic count

Interpersonal relationships

Aircraft safety

Education

Current EMT-P license/certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications

Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C)

Job description

Flight Paramedic

Immediate hiring! Flight Paramedic opportunity in Lebanon, KY starting at $20.92 + DOE, with additional $5 Geo Modification.

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.
• Maintain 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.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Function as a medical flight member.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete necessary documentation.
• Assist in pre-mission liftoff checklist and provide pilot assistance when needed, including radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
• Comply with safety standards to ensure the safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff.
• Conduct 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.

Preferred Education and Certifications

• Current EMT‑P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and trauma certification 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.