Flight Paramedic: High-Impact Aero EMS Role

Air Evac Lifeteam; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam in Altus, OK is hiring a Flight Paramedic to join our air transport team, delivering high-quality pre-hospital and intra-hospital care on dispatched flights and scene calls. The role emphasizes safety, patient care, and teamwork on a dedicated crew with strict safety standards.

Requirements include a minimum of three years in 911 or critical care, EMT-P license in states served, and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma); FP-C within 24 months; NREMT-P may be required

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years in a 911 or critical care setting.
• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the area.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certification required prior to flight status.
• Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C) required within 24 months from hire.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit electronic patient care records for each dispatched flight within the required time frame.
• Perform daily base checks, including narcotic count.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from first contact until transfer of care.
• Maintain competency through ongoing training and clinical experiences.
• Keep licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and procedures documentation up to date.
• Be knowledgeable in equipment use and maintenance for emergency programs.
• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, EMS, hospitals, and the public.
• Serve as a medical flight team member and participate in pre- and post-mission briefings.
• Assist in pre-mission liftoff checks and pilot support as needed (radio, navigation, visual observation).
• Follow safety standards to ensure safety of crew, patients, and equipment prior to liftoff.
• Conduct aircraft safety briefings when required.
• Fill open or vacant shifts within the area as directed by the Regional Director.

Education

EMT-P license/certification

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NRP

FP-C within 24 months

NREMT-P may be required

Job description

Air Evac Lifeteam in Altus, OK is hiring a Flight Paramedic to join our air transport team, delivering high-quality pre-hospital and intra-hospital care on dispatched flights and scene calls. The role emphasizes safety, patient care, and teamwork on a dedicated crew with strict safety standards.

Requirements include a minimum of three years in 911 or critical care, EMT-P license in states served, and certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma); FP-C within 24 months; NREMT-P may be required