Flight Paramedic: Emergency Air Transport Specialist

Air Evac Lifeteam; Burns Flat (OK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam seeks a Flight Paramedic to join its team of air transportation professionals. You will transport patients and participate in scene calls, delivering high-quality pre-hospital and intra-hospital care with strict safety standards.

Base requirements include an EMT-P license, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and FP-C within 24 months. You’ll work with colleagues from EMS and hospitals to ensure accurate documentation and excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a911 or critical care setting.
• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certifications required prior to flight status.
• Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C), required within 24 months from date of hire.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame.
• Responsible for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual.
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Functions as a medical flight member.
• Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation.
• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff.
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director

Education

EMT-P license/certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certifications

FP-C certification within 24 months

Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP ITLS/PHTLS

NREMT-P certification may be required

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam seeks a Flight Paramedic to join its team of air transportation professionals. You will transport patients and participate in scene calls, delivering high-quality pre-hospital and intra-hospital care with strict safety standards.

Base requirements include an EMT-P license, BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP, and FP-C within 24 months. You’ll work with colleagues from EMS and hospitals to ensure accurate documentation and excellent patient care.