Flight Paramedic- PRN - NWA

Mercy; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement match

Job summary

Mercy in Rogers, AR is seeking a Flight Paramedic to deliver high-quality critical care during air medical transport, performing assessment, triage, and treatment under stressful conditions. You will work with Flight Nurse and provide advanced life support, administer medications, and manage equipment in the helicopter's confined space.

Applicants must hold AR EMT-P or MO EMS-P license, 3 years ER/CC experience, current BLS/ACLS/PALS, and complete ITLS/PHTLS within 6 months, ATLS within 6

Qualifications

• Current paramedic license in state of operation.
• Three years ER or Critical Care experience.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).
• Within first six months: ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) or PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support).
• Within first six months: ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) or equivalent.
• Within two years: FP-C (Flight Paramedic) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment during patient transport.
• Work with the Flight Nurse to administer medicines and provide advanced life support in the helicopter's confined space.

Skills

Paramedic licensure

Critical care

Flight medicine

Equipment operation

Computer use

Tools

Cardiac Monitor

Ventilator

Invasive BP Monitor

IABP

Impella

Endotracheal intubation

Infusion Pump

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! A Flight Paramedic is responsible for providing high-quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment while transporting patients under stressful situations. Working with the Flight Nurse, this position requires the ability to administer medicine and provide advanced life support in a helicopter's confined and noisy space. This role requires a combination of advanced clinical skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Minimum Requirements

Position Details

Licensure

Current paramedic license in state of operation:

• MO EMS-P (Missouri Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic)
• AR EMT-P (Arkansas Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic)

Experience

Three years ER or Critical Care experience.

Certifications

Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

• Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) or PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support).
• Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) or equivalent.
• Must have or be able to complete within two years of service FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic).

Other Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

Must be able to use a Cardiac Monitor, Non-Invasive and invasive BP Monitor, Mechanical Ventilator, C02 monitor, IABP, Impella, Intubation, Infusion Pump, and computer.

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Experience

Previous flight paramedic experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must pass an annual fitness test completed as part of fit-4-duty program.
• As of 7/1/2017, the new weight requirement will be 230 pounds or less in full uniform (flight suit and boots).
• Tolerates the stressors of flight, including but not limited to, motion, vibration, and temperature variations and other environmental conditions. Perform prehospital duties in many different environments.
• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits -

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.