Flight Paramedic - Located in Decatur, IL

Air Evac Lifeteam; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 23,775 - 33,862; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is seeking a Flight Paramedic to join our team in Decatur, Illinois. The role involves providing effective patient transport and advanced life support care in emergency situations. Candidates should possess a minimum of three years of experience in a 911 or critical care environment, along with the necessary EMT-P licenses and certifications.

Join us in our commitment to high safety standards and quality patient care while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in a 911 or critical care setting required.
• Current EMT-P license or certification in the states served is needed.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certification required prior to flight status.

Responsibilities

• Complete electronic patient care record for each flight on time.
• Provide advanced life support care from initial contact to patient handover.
• Maintain documentation of licensure, certifications and safety procedures.

Skills

Patient care documentation

Emergency care skills

Interpersonal relationships

Education

EMT-P license or certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications

Tools

Emergency medical equipment

Job description

Flight Paramedic – Starting at $20.92+ DOE

We’re hiring a Flight Paramedic to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services; therefore you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame
• Responsible for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
• Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
• Functions as a medical flight member
• Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation
• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed
• Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a 911 or critical care setting

Preferred Education & Experience

• Current EMT-P license or certification in the states served by the assigned area
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certification required prior to flight status
• Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred, required within 24 months from date of hire
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.