Flight Paramedic - Kite Flight

Grace Health System; Lubbock, Northern (TX, KY); Hybride; USD 33 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Covenant Children's Hospital is seeking an experienced Flight Paramedic to deliver high-quality care in air and ground transport without supervision. The role requires active EMT-P credentials, Texas paramedic licenses, and BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications, with a strong background in pediatric airway management.

The position involves coordinating with physicians, facilities, and the Medical Director, and contributing to education of future Flight Paramedics while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Paramedic training program/certification/license.
• Texas EMS-Trauma System Paramedic License upon hire.
• Texas Paramedic License upon hire.
• National Provider BLS – American Heart Association.
• National Provider ACLS – American Heart Association.
• National Provider PALS – American Heart Association.
• Driving may be necessary; provide driver license & auto insurance upon request.
• 5 years recent EMT-P experience with an active 911 flight service.

Responsabilités

• Deliver quality care in air or ground transport without supervision.
• Interact with physicians and receiving facilities as needed.
• Participate in ongoing education and training of future Flight Paramedics.

Connaissances

Paramedic license

EMT-P experience

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Texas Paramedic License

Description du poste

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.

Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons.

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.

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.

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. 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 the Team

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.

Job Details

• Work Location: Covenant Children's Hospital


• Workplace Type: On-site


• Pay Range: $24.18 - $37.54


• Work Schedule: Full time


• Job Shift: Variable


• Address: TX Lubbock 4000 24th St