Flight Paramedic I

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Fort Mohave (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain in Fort Mohave, AZ is seeking a Flight Paramedic to provide autonomous, advanced medical care during air and ground transport. You will perform ALS, stabilize critically ill patients, manage airways, and collaborate with the transport team to ensure safety and continuity of care.

The role requires state and NRParamedic certification, ALS/PALS/NRP, and FP-C or CCP-C within two years. Expect rigorous protocols, variable shifts, and opportunities to mentor staff while advancing

Qualifications

• State-certified Paramedic with National Registry Paramedic
• Minimum of 3 years ALS or critical care transport experience
• FP-C or CCP-C certification within 2 years of hire
• Advanced trauma care certifications (e.g., ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support and patient stabilization during air and ground transport.
• Assess and stabilize critically ill or injured patients with autonomous decision-making.
• Perform airway management, cardiac care, and medication administration.
• Maintain and prep medical equipment; document patient care thoroughly.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams and families to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Critical thinking

Autonomous decision-making

Leadership

Education

FP-C

CCP-C

NRP certification

Job description

Job Description

The Flight Paramedic provides advanced, autonomous medical care to critically ill or injured patients during air and ground transport. This position demonstrates exceptional critical thinking, technical skills, and collaboration with healthcare professionals in dynamic and often non-traditional settings. Flight Paramedics are responsible for patient care, operational readiness, and contributing to the overall quality of the transport program.

Essential Functions

• Provides advanced life support, critical care, and patient stabilization during air and ground transport, ensuring compliance with medical protocols and safety standards.
• Assesses and stabilizes critically ill or injured patients using critical thinking and autonomous decision-making in high-pressure environments.
• Performs pre-hospital, interfacility, and in-transport advanced life support, including airway management, cardiac care, and medication administration.
• Maintains and prepares medical equipment, ensures readiness for transport, and documents patient care accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborates effectively with healthcare teams, patients, and families to ensure clear communication and continuity of care during transport.
• Adheres to safety protocols, including scene safety, air medical transport procedures, and management of altitude-related physiological challenges.
• Meet all physical, technical, and certification requirements, with a commitment to continuous professional development and obtaining FP-C or CCP-C certification.

Required Qualifications

• State-certified Paramedic and National Registry Paramedic with no restrictions, valid in area of operation.
• For states that require employment prior to certification, a grace period of up to three months from the date of hire will be provided to obtain certification.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 120 days of hire.
• At least three years of ALS experience or critical care transport experience.
• Must obtain FP-C or CCP-C certification within two years of hire.
• Advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC) within one year of hire, or earlier if required by the state of operation.
• Strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making abilities in emergency and high-stress situations.
• Expertise in patient care delivery, safety practices, and compassionate handling of critically ill patients.
• Effective communication and teamwork with diverse healthcare professionals and patient families.
• Leadership and mentorship skills, with the ability to train team members and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in ALS or critical care transport.
• Advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC).
• Experience in mentoring or training healthcare team members.
• Familiarity with advanced medical technologies and ICU-level care during transport.

Physical Requirements

• Must meet a pre-hire weight of less than 216 lbs by interview and maintain weight restrictions within policy.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and transferring patients and equipment.
• Manual dexterity for operating complex medical equipment and performing life-saving procedures.
• Capability to work in confined spaces, high-stress environments, and extreme conditions, including noise, vibration, temperature, and altitude.
• Ability to pass annual physical health assessments and maintain stamina for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Location

• Fort Mohave Air Base, Kingman Air Base
• Fort Mohave
• Arizona

Working Hours

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42.12
• The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
• $29.43 - $45.39

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Policies

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disq