Flight Paramedic at Ardent Health Tyler, TX

Ardent Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Supportive inclusive culture

Job summary

Itlearn360 is hiring a Flight Paramedic in Tyler, TX. The role requires a high school diploma, an accredited EMT/Paramedic certificate, and Texas EMT-P certification. Responsibilities include providing emergency care to patients from neonates to geriatrics, collaborating with emergency personnel, and adhering to hospital policies. Preferred candidates will have previous flight paramedic experience. Join a people-first environment that prioritizes team wellness and nutrition for a fulfilling career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate from an accredited EMT/Paramedic program.
• Texas EMT-P certification.
• National Registry EMT-P (NREMT-P).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) certification.
• Certified Flight Paramedic Credential (FP-C) within 6 months of employment.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support).
• At least three years pre-hospital experience in a lead paramedic role.

Responsibilities

• Administers care to patient population which ranges from neonates to geriatrics.
• Works with emergency, prehospital, law enforcement, and ancillary personnel.
• Markets the Air 1 program and represents the department.
• Understands and supports the UT Health East Texas Mission, Vision, And Values.
• Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate from an accredited EMT/Paramedic program

Texas EMT-P certification

National Registry EMT-P (NREMT-P)

Job description

Flight Paramedic job at Ardent Health. Tyler, TX.

Overview

Join our team as a PRN, Flight Paramedic in Tyler, TX.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well‑being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team

UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1 has more than 65 ambulances, three active helicopters and one helicopter in reserve strategically located across the region and emergency teams provide rapid access to care.

Responsibilities

• Administers care to patient population which ranges from neonates to geriatrics.
• Works cooperatively and interdependently with emergency, prehospital, law enforcement, and ancillary personnel while coordinating the emergent and critical care of patients requiring helicopter transportation.
• Markets the Air 1 program and serves as a representative of the department as well as the UT Health East Texas System when involved with a public relations activity and/or marketing activity.
• Understands and supports the UT Health East Texas Mission, Vision, And Values.
• Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate from an accredited EMT/Paramedic program.
• Texas EMT‑P certification.
• National Registry EMT‑P (NREMT‑P).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS).
• Certified Flight Paramedic Credential (FP‑C) within 6 months of employment. If the Crew member is an RN working in the Paramedic role the CFRN will take the place of the required Certification.
• PALS.
• NRP.
• ACLS.
• At least three years pre‑hospital experience in a lead paramedic role.

Preferred

• Previous flight paramedic experience.

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