Flight Paramedic

Altru Health System; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) retirement plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life and disability insurance

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Altru Health System is seeking a Flight Paramedic to deliver direct patient care during transports by air or ground ambulance, abiding by organization policies and EMS scope. You will coordinate with regional partners and ensure patient safety and continuous care in transit and during NICU transport activations.

The role requires extensive paramedic experience, multiple level certifications, and ongoing training in trauma and critical care, with opportunities to precept and support staff across

Qualifications

• Paramedic certification/registrations prior to start date
• 6+ years Paramedic experience with associate’s degree and advanced certification OR 3+ years with bachelor’s degree
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP certifications as required

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for patient transports in fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulances.
• Provide high-quality critical care per patient care guidelines.
• Coordinate patient care with regional partners during transport.
• Assist with emergency measures for sudden patient condition changes.
• Transport patients to internal departments and to Fargo, MN, and Rochester, MN as part of NICU transport team.
• Maintain patient identification, vitals, IVs, glucose, intake/output, and accurate documentation.
• Support emergency department RNs with triage and patient care.
• Serve as a preceptor to new staff and students.

Education

6 years or more Paramedic experience with associate’s degree and advanced certification OR, 3 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelor’s degree

Tools

ITLS unlocked certifications (ITLS, PHTLS, TPATC, ATLS)

CAMTS approved advanced trauma course

Job description

Everything we do is underscored by a why - and that why is one another.

Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary: The Flight Paramedic provides direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and patient care guidelines of the organization and works within the established scope of practice of the designated governing EMS body during the transport of patients by fixed-wing airplane and ground ambulance or in accordance with their hospital assignments when not on a transport.

The Flight Paramedic maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide critical care appropriate for the patients served and facilitates the coordination of patient care with our partners in the region.

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC I

• $27.80 - $41.71 USD Hourly
• Advanced Provider International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or other Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) Approved Advanced Trauma Course prior to Start Date.

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC II

• $29.19 - $43.79 USD Hourly
• 6 years or more Paramedic experience with associate’s degree and advanced certification, OR - 3 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelor’s degree

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC III

• $30.65 - $45.98 USD Hourly
• 12 years or more Paramedic experience with Associates and/or Advanced Certification (FP-C, CC-P, CP-C), OR - 6 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelor’s degree

Essential Job Functions

• Responds to requests for and conducts patient transports in fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulances.
• Provides high-quality critical care in accordance with the patient care guidelines established by the organization.
• Demonstrates ability to function as a member of the flight crew and ensure the safety of the crew, patients, and other passengers during transport.
• Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure.
• Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
• Transports patients to all internal departments at Altru Hospital, as well as to Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester and is a member of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transport team.
• Assess, intervene, and reassess the patient's condition promptly and takes appropriate action in accordance with patient care guidelines.
• Works in the Emergency Room assisting the RNs with triage and critical patient care.
• Performs and documents assessments according to guidelines and/or as patient condition requires, i.e., vital signs, intake and output, IV’s, blood sugars, room/caregiver assignment, etc. and ensures patient is properly identified.
• Works as a cohesive team with First Responders.
• Creates a smooth transition of care.
• Provides feedback and follow-up to First Responders as necessary.
• Provides coverage for various special functions throughout the Grand Forks community and surrounding areas, i.e., races, sporting events, city sponsored events.
• Serves as a safety officer and patient care resource (within applicable scope of practice and training) for specialty teams conducting transport of neonatal patients by fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulance.
• Serve as a preceptor to new employees and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Certifications

• Paramedic | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Paramedic | North Dakota Board of Health | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Paramedic | Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Paramedic | Montana Board of Medical Examiners | Within 3 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• BLS , ACLS and PALS Certified | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System
• Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | Altru Health System | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
• Paramedic | South Dakota Board of Medical Examiners | Preferred | HR Primary Sources

Qualification/Education

• 6 years or more Paramedic experience with associate’s degree and advanced certification OR, 3 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelor’s degree

Notes

Advanced Provider International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or other Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) Approved Advanced Trauma Course prior to Start Date.

Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) required within 24 months of start date.

Eligible to serve as an Orientation Preceptor and Onboarding Coordinator for new staff.

Maintain required specialty certifications (e.g., PHTLS, AHLS, AMLS, ABLS, ATLS, NRP) and completion of ICS 300 and ICS 400 training.

Ability to Instruct BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT, and NRP courses.

Education

• Preferred: Associates - Related Field- OR -Bachelors - Related Field

Work Experience

• Required: An equivalent combination of education and experience Related Experience

Language Requirements

This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands

• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Frequently (34-66%)
• Walk: Frequently (34-66%)
• Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Frequently (34-66%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands

• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Heavy (40-100 pounds)
• Carry: Heavy (40-100 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Heavy (40-100 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Heavy (40-100 pounds)

Working Conditions

• Indoor: Frequently (34-66%)
• Outdoor: Frequently (34-66%)
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position: Occasional Driver

Reference ID: R8104

Company Culture

Making a real difference. For one another. To take the best care of our patients and community - including friends, family, and neighbors - we need people who are committed to growth, excellence, and one another.

At Altru, you’ll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do.

You’ll have opportunities to advance your skills, work with the latest technologies, experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back, and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Benefits

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees.

Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan.

Other benefits include a dental plan, vision plan, life and disability insurance, education assistance, paid time off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Altru provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107.

Altru is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Learn more or to request a copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Eligibility policy and affirmative action plan at no charge, please contact Altru’s Human Resources Department at [e-mail] or 701.780.5107.

Additionally, the following poster is available through the Department of Labor: Know Your Rights.

Altru participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Social Media

Want a closer look at life at Altru? Follow us on our careers social channels to see our people, culture, and impact in action-and stay up to date on new opportunities.

Facebook.com/AltruCareers Instagram.com/AltruCareers