Flight Paramedic: Aerial Critical Care

Shannon Medical Center; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Medical Center in Texas seeks a flight paramedic to provide advanced life support and direct patient care during helicopter or fixed-wing medical transport.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and stabilize patients while adhering to CAMTS standards and certification requirements.

This role requires EMT-P license, BLS, ACLS, PALS within specified timelines, and ongoing certification maintenance.

Qualifications

• Current EMT-Paramedic license from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification must obtain within thirty (30) days of start date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification must obtain within one (1) year of start date
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification must obtain within one (1) year of start date
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) must obtain within two (2) years of start date
• Pediatric Transport Course (PCCTC) must obtain within two (2) years of start date
• Flight Paramedic-Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic-Certification (CCP-C) must obtain within two (2) years of start date
• Must maintain all certifications and additional state licenses may be required based on fixed wing services

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care and treatment activities aboard a helicopter or fixed wing airplane
• Demonstrate clinical competencies necessary to perform patient care functions as assigned to this position

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic program

Job description

Shannon Medical Center in Texas seeks a flight paramedic to provide advanced life support and direct patient care during helicopter or fixed-wing medical transport.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, and stabilize patients while adhering to CAMTS standards and certification requirements.

This role requires EMT-P license, BLS, ACLS, PALS within specified timelines, and ongoing certification maintenance.