Flight Paramedic - Aerial Critical Care

Air Methods Clinical; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental and vision

Competitive 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Relocation assistance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Air Methods in Norfolk, NE is seeking an experienced Flight Nurse/EMT-P to join our medical transport team. You will perform pre-hospital advanced life support, triage, and treatment from initial contact through patient handoff at the destination, operating on 24-hour shifts in a helicopter setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years in a busy 911 system, EMT-P licensure, and current ACLS/PALS; FP-C/ CCP-C preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training.
• Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to practice.
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and outreach activities.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and supports liftoff/checklists.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Flex schedule / on-call

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred

Minimum three years in a busy 911 system

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air Methods in Norfolk, NE is seeking an experienced Flight Nurse/EMT-P to join our medical transport team. You will perform pre-hospital advanced life support, triage, and treatment from initial contact through patient handoff at the destination, operating on 24-hour shifts in a helicopter setting.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with 3+ years in a busy 911 system, EMT-P licensure, and current ACLS/PALS; FP-C/ CCP-C preferred.