Flight Paramedic: Lead Critical Care Transport

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Flight Paramedic to provide autonomous, advanced life support during air and ground transport. You will assess and stabilize critically ill patients, perform ALS, and collaborate with diverse healthcare teams to ensure seamless care and safety in dynamic environments.

The role requires consistent pursuit of FP-C or CCP-C certification and adherence to rigorous safety and documentation standards, with duties across pre-hospital, interfacility, and in-transport

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide advanced life support and critical care during transport.
• Autonomous decision-making in high-pressure environments.
• Experience in airway management, cardiac care, and medication administration.
• Strong collaboration with healthcare teams and families.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced life support, critical care, and patient stabilization during air and ground transport, ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Assesses and stabilizes critically ill or injured patients using autonomous decision-making in high-stress environments.
• Performs pre-hospital, interfacility, and in-transport ALS, including airway management, cardiac care, and medication administration.
• Maintains and prepares medical equipment, and documents patient care accurately and thoroughly.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams, patients, and families to ensure clear communication and continuity of care during transport.
• Adheres to safety protocols for air transport and altitude-related challenges.
• Meets physical, technical, and certification requirements and pursues FP-C or CCP-C certification.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Procedures

Medical Knowledge

Patient Evaluations

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Care

Critical Care

Critical Thinking

Decision Making Under Pressure

Communication / Teamwork

Education

State-certified Paramedic

National Registry Paramedic

ALS/BLS/PALS/Trauma Care

NRP within 120 days

3+ years ALS or critical care transport

FP-C or CCP-C within 2 years

Advanced trauma certifications (TNATC/ATLS/PHTLS/TNCC)

Job description

Intermountain Health is seeking a Flight Paramedic to provide autonomous, advanced life support during air and ground transport. You will assess and stabilize critically ill patients, perform ALS, and collaborate with diverse healthcare teams to ensure seamless care and safety in dynamic environments.

The role requires consistent pursuit of FP-C or CCP-C certification and adherence to rigorous safety and documentation standards, with duties across pre-hospital, interfacility, and in-transport