Flight Paramedic – Aerial EMS Specialist

Rural Metro Fire Department; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 74,390,000 - 82,656,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Jackson, TN is hiring a Flight Paramedic to transport patients by air and perform on-scene care. You’ll join a team of air transportation experts committed to high safety standards and quality patient care, with responsibilities from pre-hospital to intra-hospital ALS care.

Requirements include EMT-P license in the states served, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP and trauma certifications, and FP-C within 24 months; NREMT-P may be required in some areas.

Qualifications

• EMT-P license/certification in states served is required.
• FP-C certification required within 24 months of hire.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP and trauma certifications required prior to flight status.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.
• Current FP-C certification status is essential for flight duties.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit electronic patient care records for each dispatched flight within the required time frame.
• Perform daily base checks, including narcotics count.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital ALS care from first contact until handoff to the receiving facility.
• Maintain knowledge and skills through ongoing lab and clinical experiences.
• Document licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual.
• Operate and maintain equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, EMS, hospitals, and the public.
• Serve as a medical flight team member and participate in briefings/debriefings and necessary documentation.

Education

EMT-P license/certification (states served)

FP-C certification

NREMT-P certification may be required

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Trauma certification

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Jackson, TN is hiring a Flight Paramedic to transport patients by air and perform on-scene care. You’ll join a team of air transportation experts committed to high safety standards and quality patient care, with responsibilities from pre-hospital to intra-hospital ALS care.

Requirements include EMT-P license in the states served, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP and trauma certifications, and FP-C within 24 months; NREMT-P may be required in some areas.