Flight Paramedic: Advanced Life Support in Flight

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Flight Paramedic to provide autonomous, high-level medical care during air and ground transport. You will assess, stabilize, and manage critically ill patients, operating under strict protocols with a focus on patient safety and teamwork.

The role requires state and national paramedic certification, ALS experience, and FP-C/ CCP-C plans within two years. Expect demanding shifts, continuous professional development, and trauma care expertise.

Qualifications

• State-certified Paramedic and National Registry Paramedic with no restrictions.
• ALS, BLS, PALS, and trauma care.
• NRP within 120 days of hire.
• At least three years of ALS experience or critical care transport experience.
• FP-C or CCP-C certification within two years.
• Advanced certification in trauma care within one year, or earlier if required by state.
• Strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with diverse healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced life support, critical care, and patient stabilization during air and ground transport.
• Assesses and stabilizes critically ill or injured patients using autonomous decision-making.
• Performs pre-hospital, interfacility, and in-transport ALS, including airway management, cardiac care, and medication administration.
• Maintains and prepares medical equipment and documents patient care accurately.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams and families to ensure continuity of care during transport.
• Adheres to safety protocols and altitude-related transport procedures.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Procedures

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Care

Critical Thinking

Decision Making Under Pressure

Communication / Teamwork

Leadership / Mentorship

Education

State-certified Paramedic

National Registry Paramedic

NRP within 120 days

FP-C or CCP-C certification

ATLS / PHTLS / TNCC / TNATC certification

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Flight Paramedic to provide autonomous, high-level medical care during air and ground transport. You will assess, stabilize, and manage critically ill patients, operating under strict protocols with a focus on patient safety and teamwork.

The role requires state and national paramedic certification, ALS experience, and FP-C/ CCP-C plans within two years. Expect demanding shifts, continuous professional development, and trauma care expertise.