Flight Paramedic

Intermountain Healthcare; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 4,054,000 - 6,253,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare seeks a Flight Paramedic to deliver autonomous, advanced medical care for critically ill or injured patients during air and ground transport. You will demonstrate high-level critical thinking and collaborate with healthcare professionals in dynamic settings to ensure safe, effective patient care.

Based primarily in Roosevelt, UT, you’ll perform ALS, BLS, PALS, and trauma care, stabilize patients, manage airways, and document care thoroughly.

Qualifications

• State-certified Paramedic and National Registry Paramedic with no restrictions.
• ALS, BLS, PALS, and trauma care proficiency required.
• NRP within 120 days of hire.
• 3+ years in ALS or critical care transport.
• FP‑C or CCP‑C certification within two years of hire.
• Advanced trauma certifications within one year, or earlier if state requires.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support and critical care during air and ground transport.
• Stabilize patients and perform airway management and medication administration.
• Ensure equipment readiness and accurate documentation of care.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and families to maintain continuity of care.
• Adhere to safety protocols for air medical transport and altitude-related challenges.
• Engage in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

ALS experience

BLS

PALS

NRP within 120 days

Trauma care

Critical care transport

Autonomous decision‑making

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job Description: The Flight Paramedic provides advanced, autonomous medical care to critically ill or injured patients during air and ground transport. This position demonstrates exceptional critical thinking, technical skills, and collaboration with healthcare professionals in dynamic and often non-traditional settings. Flight Paramedics are responsible for patient care, operational readiness, and contributing to the overall quality of the transport program.

Essential Functions

This position will be primarily based in Roosevelt, UT. Provides advanced life support, critical care, and patient stabilization during air and ground transport, ensuring compliance with medical protocols and safety standards. Assesses and stabilizes critically ill or injured patients using critical thinking and autonomous decision‑making in high‑pressure environments. Performs pre-hospital, interfacility, and in-transport advanced life support, including airway management, cardiac care, and medication administration. Maintains and prepares medical equipment, ensures readiness for transport, and documents patient care accurately and thoroughly. Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams, patients, and families to ensure clear communication and continuity of care during transport. Adheres to safety protocols, including scene safety, air medical transport procedures, and management of altitude‑related physiological challenges. Meet all physical, technical, and certification requirements, with a commitment to continuous professional development and obtaining FP‑C or CCP‑C certification.

Required Qualifications

• State-certified Paramedic and National Registry Paramedic with no restrictions, valid in area of operation.
• For states that require employment prior to certification, a grace period of up to three months from the date of hire will be provided to obtain certification.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 120 days of hire.
• At least three years of ALS experience or critical care transport experience.
• Must obtain FP‑C or CCP‑C certification within two years of hire.
• Advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC) within one year of hire, or earlier if required by the state of operation.
• Strong critical thinking and autonomous decision‑making abilities in emergency and high‑stress situations.
• Expertise in patient care delivery, safety practices, and compassionate handling of critically ill patients.
• Effective communication and teamwork with diverse healthcare professionals and patient families.
• Leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to train team members and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in ALS or critical care transport.
• Advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC).
• Experience in mentoring or training healthcare team members.
• Familiarity with advanced medical technologies and ICU‑level care during transport.

Physical Requirements

• Must meet a pre‑hire weight of less than 216 lbs by interview and maintain weight restrictions within policy.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and transferring patients and equipment.
• Manual dexterity for operating complex medical equipment and performing life‑saving procedures.
• Capability to work in confined spaces, high‑stress environments, and extreme conditions, including noise, vibration, temperature, and altitude.
• Ability to pass annual physical health assessments and maintain stamina for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Location

Location: Vernal Air Base Work City: Vernal Work State: Utah

Hourly Rate

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42.12. The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $29.43 - $45.39

Benefits

We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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Additional Information

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