Flight Paramedic

Air Evac Lifeteam; Watson (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a Flight Paramedic to join our team of air transport experts. You will transport patients to and from medical facilities and participate in scene call work while upholding high safety standards.

You will complete electronic patient care records, perform base checks, and provide ALS care from initial contact until handoff. A valid EMT-P license is required with ongoing training to maintain certification.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in a 911 or critical care setting is required.
• EMT-P license/certification in states served is required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certification required before flight status.
• FP-C preferred and must be obtained within 24 months of hire.
• Instructor certifications in BLS/ACLS/PALS/PEPP ITLS/PHTLS preferred.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit electronic patient care records for each flight within required timeframes.
• Perform daily base checks, including narcotics count.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital ALS care from initial contact to handoff.
• Maintain competencies through ongoing training and education.
• Document licensure, certifications and ongoing education in the Employee Education Manual.
• Ensure equipment and supplies are properly maintained and used.

Skills

EMS experience

Critical care

Team coordination

Education

EMT-P license

BLS ACLS PALS NRP trauma certs

FP-C (preferred)

Instructor certs (BLS ACLS PALS ITLS PHTLS)

NREMT-P (may be required)

Job description

Job Description

Flight Paramedic – Starting at $20.92+ DOE

We’re hiring a Flight Paramedic to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame
• Responsible for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Functions as a medical flight member.
• Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation.
• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff.
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a 911 or critical care setting required.

Flight Experience Preferred Education

• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certification required prior to flight status.
• Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred, required within 24 months from date of hire.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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