Flight Paramedic I

Jobtailor

Panacea (FL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Paramedic to deliver pre-hospital advanced life support in a Florida-based air transport setting. You will assess, triage, and treat patients, maintain detailed care documentation, and participate in mission briefings and debriefings with Air Methods CBS partners.

The role requires current BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS certifications, and trauma course completion. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with strong experience in a busy 911 system.

Qualifications

Current certifications in BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS.
ItLS or PHTLS as required by state/County rules.
TNCC/ATLS/ATCN or equivalent trauma training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality pre-hospital ALS from first contact to handoff at receiving facility.
Maintain thorough patient care documentation and report equipment issues promptly.
Operate within state-defined scope and participate in pre-mission briefings and post-mission debriefings.
Serve as clinical resource, educator, and contributor to department projects and research.

Skills

Assessment

Triage

Patient Care Documentation

Advanced Practice Skills

Medical Equipment Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in health-related field

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).
• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS. Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
• Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource. Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred
Minimum three (3) years' recent experience in a busy 911 system
Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus
Skills as required to practice as a paramedic as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS (if state or country required)
Advance trauma course: one (1) of the following is acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course prior to completion of third-rider orientation. (Please note advanced skills lab must accompany all of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in pre-hospital advanced life support, including assessment, triage, and treatment, while maintaining thorough patient care documentation. Holds current certifications in BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS, and advanced trauma courses, ensuring compliance with state regulations and medical standards.

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