Flight Paramedic: Elite Air Medical Transport — Louisiana

Justhelicopters; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Flight Paramedic to join our helicopter transport team. You will provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital ALS care and document thoroughly for each mission.

Minimum of three years in a 911/critical care setting, EMT-P, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP required; FP-C within 24 months. NREMT-P may be required. Starting pay is $21.32 per hour with DOE, in a safety‑driven environment focused on high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a 911 or critical care setting.
• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certification required prior to flight status.
• Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C) required within 24 months from date of hire.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit electronic patient care records for dispatched flights within the specified time frame.
• Perform daily base checks, including narcotic counts.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital ALS care from initial contact until handoff to the receiving facility, with thorough documentation.
• Maintain licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety and advanced procedures.
• Maintain documentation in the Employee Education Manual; ensure equipment readiness and maintenance.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and debriefings; assist in liftoff checklists and pilot support as needed.

Skills

EMT-P

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

FP-C

NREMT-P

Education

EMT-P certification

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Opelousas, LA is seeking a Flight Paramedic to join our helicopter transport team. You will provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital ALS care and document thoroughly for each mission.

Minimum of three years in a 911/critical care setting, EMT-P, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP required; FP-C within 24 months. NREMT-P may be required. Starting pay is $21.32 per hour with DOE, in a safety‑driven environment focused on high-quality patient care.