Flight Paramedic

Jobtailor; Maine; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a highly skilled paramedic to deliver pre-hospital advanced life support and triage for emergency patients. You will operate per CBS Medical Director guidelines, document care, and maintain readiness of aircraft and equipment for rapid response.

The role requires active EMS licensure and ongoing education to uphold high standards in patient safety. This position emphasizes collaboration with medical bases, ongoing professional development, and participation in outreach activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years’ related experience or an equivalent combination
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a busy 911 system
• Paramedic license as defined by state scope of practice
• Specialty certification FP-C or CCP-C within 2 years of hire
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent
• NRP certification prior to third-rider orientation
• NIMS training IS-100/200/700/800 and HazMat on hire

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment per CBS Medical Director standards
• Maintain thorough patient care documentation from initial contact to facility handoff
• Demonstrate competency in psychomotor skills and ongoing clinical training
• Attend and report educational needs to Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and safety training records
• Keep aircraft and equipment well-maintained and ready for rapid response
• Participate in outreach, education, and follow-up with referring institutions
• Support mission briefings/debriefings and pre-mission liftoff and post-flight reporting
• Ensure safety standards for self, crew, patient, and equipment
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model; participate in departmental projects and research

Skills

Advanced Life Support

Communication skills

Critical Thinking

Documentation of Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field (preferred)

Tools

EMT-P License

FP-C or CCP-C

NRP Certification

ACLS

PALS

ITLS or PHTLS

HazMat Training

NIMS IS-100/200/700/800

Job description

• 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).
• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
• Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her 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.
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up 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.
• Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.
• Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
• Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource.
• Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred
• Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system
• Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus
• Skills as required to practice as a paramedic as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
• Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Registered EMT-P licensed in state(s) served
• National Certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements
• Specialty certification: (FP-C or CCP-C) required within two (2) years of hire
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS (if state or country required)
• Advance trauma course: one (1) of the following is acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course prior to completion of third-rider orientation.
• NRP certification prior to completion of third-rider orientation
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire

Core Competencies

Demonstrates advanced life support skills, critical thinking, and effective communication in high-pressure environments. Maintains compliance with medical standards and safety protocols while providing patient care during transport.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered EMT-P License
• Critical Care Transport Experience
• Advanced Life Support Skills
• Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification
• Specialty Certification (FP-C or CCP-C)

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Advanced Life Support
• Patient Assessment
• Triage
• Documentation of Patient Care
• Advanced Trauma Course
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Skills
• Psychomotor Skills
• Medical Equipment Maintenance
• Flight Operations Support
• Patient Care Procedures

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered EMT-P License
• National Certification
• Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• ITLS or PHTLS Certification
• NRP Certification
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800
• HazMat Certification

Industry Keywords

• Pre-Hospital Care
• Emergency Medical Services
• Critical Care Transport
• Air Methods Community Based Services
• Patient Care Documentation

Tools & Technologies

• Medical Equipment
• Aviation Safety Equipment