Flight Paramedic

Air Methods; Town of Wallkill (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Methods in Wallkill, NY seeks a seasoned Critical Care/Flight Crew member to provide pre-hospital advanced life support from first contact through patient handoff. You will maintain meticulous documentation, operate within regulatory scope, and stay current with ongoing education to ensure the highest safety standards during rapid transport.

You will participate in mission briefings, support the pilot, and manage equipment on the aircraft while upholding safety for patients and crew; a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with at least three years’ related experience and/or training
• 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
• As a Clinical Flight Crew member, must meet weight requirements (≤225 pounds)

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient transfer to receiving facility
• Maintain thorough patient care documentation
• Practice within defined scope of practice and maintain competency
• Attend a minimum of six educational programs annually
• Maintain equipment and supplies onboard aircraft and report issues
• Participate in patient follow-up, outreach, and education activities
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, assist pilot as requested
• Ensure safety of self, crew, patient, and equipment during transport
• Perform pre-mission liftoff checklist and assist with communications

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred

Job description

Overview

In Wallkill, you'll deliver lifesaving care for the community you love and live in, soaring above New York'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 •
• • Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 5%

Regular scheduled attendance

Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods' 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• • 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

Operation and Safety Requirements:

• • As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots.

Skills

• • Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives