Flight Paramedic

Guardian Flight; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare transportation service is hiring a Part-Time Flight Paramedic in Lubbock, Texas. Responsibilities include providing advanced life support care, submitting patient care records, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a current EMT-P license and at least three years of experience in a critical care setting. This position offers a starting wage between $20.92 and $40.19 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits

Company paid crew housing while on shift

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in ALS or critical care setting.
• Current EMT-P license/certification required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications before flight status.

Responsibilities

• Submit electronic patient care records for dispatched flights.
• Perform daily base checks including narcotic count.
• Provide pre-hospital advanced life support care to patients.

Skills

Advanced life support care

Patient care documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

EMT-P license/certification

Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications

Job description

Overview

IMMEDIATE HIRING! Part-Time Flight Paramedic Career Opportunity. 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.

• Starting Range is $20.92-$40.19 per hour, dependent on experience
• 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

• Three (3) years’ experience in an ALS or critical care setting
• 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

Why Choose MedTrans?

MedTrans is a leader in helicopter air ambulance services and is part of Global Medical Response (GMR). Our teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care in emergency and patient relocation services. Learn more about our values and comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

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. Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.