Flight Paramedic - Kite Flight

Providence; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence is seeking a Flight Paramedic for Covenant Children’s Hospital in Lubbock, TX. The role delivers urgent medical care in air and ground transport, with strong airway management as a core competency.

You will collaborate with physicians and facilities, follow policy, and participate in advanced treatments under Medical Director guidance. Ideal candidates have active EMT-P licenses in Texas, national BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, and several years of flight or 911 service experience.

Qualifications

• Successful completion and ongoing maintenance of a Department of State Health Services or National Registry approved Paramedic training program/certification/license.
• Current Texas EMT-Paramedic License and Texas Paramedic License.
• National Provider BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications.
• Ability to drive as required and comply with state driving laws.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care for critically ill or injured patients in air or ground transport without supervision.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare facilities; follow Covenant Health System policies.
• Participate in advanced medical treatment modalities as directed by Medical Director and Specialty Transport leadership.
• Support ongoing education and training of current and future Flight Paramedics.

Skills

Paramedic License

EMT-Paramedic

ACLS

PALS

Education

State Paramedic Certification

BLS Provider

ACLS Provider

Tools

NREMT-P

Job description

Description

Responsible for delivery of quality care for critically ill or injured in the air medical or ground transportation environment without supervision. Highly skilled in airway management, the most important skill in managing the pediatric specialty population, as this is the most prevalent type of pediatric patient moved, and the highest number of our requested transports. Responsible for the implementation, coordination, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures found in Covenant Health System policy and procedure manuals. Maintains a responsible attitude toward appropriate and efficient management of medical operations within the scope of services of the Specialty Transport Program. Flight Paramedic must be able to interact with physicians and alternative healthcare facilities. The Flight Paramedic must be highly motivated and able to care for patients using assessment skills and written standards when physician contact is not possible. This role will also be responsible for participating in advanced medical treatment modalities as directed by Medical Director and Coordinator of Specialty Transport. This role will assist with continuing education in the community as well as education and training of future Flight Paramedics.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hosp (Methodist Children's Hosp) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion and maintenance of Department of State Health Services or National Registry approved Paramedic training program/certification/license.
• Upon hire: Texas Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License - Texas Office of EMS-Trauma Systems, Or
• Upon hire: Texas Paramedic License - Texas Office of EMS-Trauma Systems
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association
• Upon hire: National Provider PALS - American Heart Association
• Upon request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.
• 5 years recent experience as EMT-P with an active 911 service of flight service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Upon hire: NREMT-P, or NRP
• Upon hire: BTLS or PHTLS provider certification
• Within 6 months of hire: New Mexico Paramedic Certification
• Within 2 years of hire: FP-C and / or CNPT Certification
• 3 years experience in flight medicine

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Job Details

Job Schedule: Full time. Job Shift: Variable. Work Location: Covenant Children's Hospital. Workplace Type: On-site. Pay Range: $24.18 - $37.54. Address: TX Lubbock 4000 24th St.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

About the Team

Since 1918, Covenant has been driven by a mission of providing a Christian ministry of healing and caring for the whole person through our integrated health network in West Texas/eastern New Mexico. As an expression of our mission, we believe we hold an important Covenant with our patients and try and treat every interaction as Sacred Encounters.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are located in the cities of Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview and Hobbs. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, outreach programs, hospice and home care, and even schools for nursing and radiography.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.