Flight Paramedic - Located in Mt. Vernon, IL

Air Evac Lifeteam; Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits available

Support for veterans

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is looking for a Flight Paramedic to join their team in Vernon, Illinois. This role involves safe air transportation of patients and providing advanced life support care in critical situations.

Applicants need at least three years of EMS experience and current EMT-P certification. The position emphasizes safety and collaboration within a professional team dedicated to high standards of patient care. Certifications in BLS, ACLS, and advanced life support are also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a 911 or critical care setting.
• Current EMT-P license/certification in Illinois required.
• Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Complete electronic patient care records for each flight.
• Perform daily base checks including narcotic counts.
• Maintain documentation of required licensure and certifications.
• Function as a medical flight member during missions.

Skills

Emergency Medical Services

Patient Care Documentation

Interpersonal Skills

Advanced Life Support Care

Education

EMT-P license/certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications

Job description

Job Description

Flight Paramedic – Starting at $20.92+ DOE (Additional DEO Modification $10.42/hr.)

Location: Mt. Vernon, IL

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 and effective patient care are key pillars of our services; therefore you’ll work on a 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.
• Maintain 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.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Function as a medical flight member.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete necessary documentation.
• Assist in pre-mission liftoff checklist and pilot assistance when needed (e.g., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities).
• Comply with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff.
• Conduct 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’ experience in a 911 or critical care setting.

Flight Experience & Preferred Education

• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area required.
• 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.

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