Flight Paramedic (Per Diem, Varied)

Enloe Medical Center, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Enloe Health in Northern California seeks a Flight Paramedic to provide direct patient care during air medical transport and to support emergency department care as needed. The role operates on a 12-hour shift with FlightCare or ED duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate holds a California Paramedic license with required certifications (CPR, NRP, ACLS, PALS) and 4,000 hours of prehospital experience. Hazardous Materials training and leadership/preceptor experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hazardous Materials training to First Responder Awareness Level.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience (≥4,000 hours) as a Paramedic in the prehospital setting.
• Must meet physical requirements per Enloe Flight Crew policy.
• Desired leadership and/or preceptor experience.
• A.S. degree in health-related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during air medical transport.
• Be available for Flight Response during 12-hour shifts.
• Assist in Emergency Department patient care when needed.

Skills

Technical competence

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Hazardous Materials training

Paramedic experience (≥3 years, ≥4,000 hours)

A.S. degree in health-related field

Tools

CPR

NRP

ACLS

PALS

PHTLS

Job description

Flight Care Compensation range: $31.59 - $42.65. Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience. Shift: Varied. Shift length: 12 Hours. Days off: Variable. Hours per pay period: 12.

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Flight Paramedic is a licensed professional Paramedic who provides direct patient care during air medical transport. The Flight Paramedic provides patient care within the paramedic scope of practice. The Flight Paramedic will be expected to provide direct patient care either on FlightCare or in the Emergency Department. They will be available for Flight Response for the duration of their 12 hour shift. They also will be available to assist in Emergency Department patient care.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum: Hazardous Materials training to the First Responder Awareness Level (dept tracking)
• Three years’ experience (no less than 4,000 hours) as a Paramedic in the prehospital setting. If 4,000 hours are met by time of completion of orientation for this position, then that will satisfy this requirement.
• Must meet physical requirements per the Enloe Flight Crew Weight Limitations policy
• Desired: Leadership experience
• Preceptor experience
• A.S. degree in health related field

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: Currently licensed by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority as a Paramedic
• Accredited by the Sierra Sacramento Valley Emergency Medical Services to function as a Paramedic in the region
• Certified Flight Paramedic (within 2 years of employment)
• Current CPR recognition
• Current NRP recognition
• Current ACLS recognition
• Current PALS recognition
• Current PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) or equivalent (dept tracking)
• Current TPATC (Transport Provider Advanced Trauma Course) (within 18 months of hire) (dept tracking)
• Current California driver's license with ambulance driver’s certificate to include the medical exam certificate (HR collects & sends to compliance upon hire and then dept tracks)
• Eligible to be insured under the Medical Center’s Liability Policy with DMV Report (and minimum age 21)

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

Must demonstrate technical competence, professional clinical judgment, communication skills and sensitivity for the patient and family in crisis. Must have the ability to motivate, delegate, analyze information, problem solve, and make effective decisions. Must be able to work effectively with peers, other departments, first responders and the public using good interpersonal skills, discretion and diplomacy. Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits Information Enloe offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all eligible employees, including, but not limited to:

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information.

A proud nonprofit health system, Enloe Health has served the people of the North State for more than 110 years. At Enloe, every employee, staff member and volunteer is a caregiver. No matter our role, each of us is here for our patients. Enloe values our workforce and is proud to be recognized as an excellent employer.