Flight Paramedic

Air Evac Lifeteam; Watson (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Evac Lifeteam is looking for a Flight Paramedic based in Watson, IL, to join a dedicated team focused on high safety standards in patient transport.

The mission includes providing advanced life support care and maintaining thorough documentation of patient care. Qualified candidates should have a minimum of three years’ experience in a critical care setting and hold required certifications. Join a leader in helicopter air ambulance services.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a 911 or critical care setting required.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP preferred.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Submit electronic patient care record for each flight.
• Perform daily base checks including narcotic count.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care.
• Maintain documentation of licensure, certifications, and education.
• Assist in pre-mission checks and pilot assistance.

Skills

Patient care documentation

Advanced life support care

Interpersonal relationships

Emergency equipment knowledge

Education

Current EMT-P license/certification

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications

Advanced Certification (FP-C)

Job description

Overview

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; you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers. Located in Watson, IL.

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’ experience in a 911 or critical care setting required.

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.

Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam?

As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

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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