Flight Paramedic

Jobtailor; Quartzsite (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Paramedic for pre-hospital advanced life support duties in the Air Methods CBS framework. The role covers assessment, triage, and treatment during transport, with emphasis on documentation, equipment readiness, and safety compliance.

The candidate must hold EMT-P licensure and a current state scope of practice, with strong critical thinking and communication skills to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must hold EMT-P license and state paramedic scope of practice.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making under pressure, and effective communication.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality pre-hospital advanced life support from initial contact to handoff to receiving facility.
• Maintain thorough patient care documentation and appropriate licensure/certifications.
• Report medical equipment status and coordinate safety and readiness of aircraft and crew.
• Engage in ongoing education and participate in debriefings and quality improvement activities.

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). Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e., national, state legislative--elected or appointed.
• Other Duties as assigned.

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. (Please note advanced skills lab must accompany all of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses)
• 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 exceptional patient care during transport.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Registered EMT-P License
• Critical Care Transport Experience
• Advanced Trauma Course Certification
• Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification
• Strong Interpersonal Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Advanced Life Support
• Patient Assessment
• Triage
• Documentation of Patient Care
• Advanced Practice Skills

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Dependability
• Self-Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

• FP-C or CCP-C Certification
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• ITLS or PHTLS Certification
• NRP Certification

Industry Keywords

• Pre-Hospital Care
• Emergency Medical Services
• 911 System
• Patient Transport
• Safety Standards

Tools & Technologies

• Medical Equipment Maintenance
• Aircraft Safety Protocols