Flight Paramedic - Save Lives in Transit | Sign-On Bonus

PHI Aviation; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus up to $10,000

Annual CE allowance

Job summary

PHI Health is hiring Flight Paramedics in Sierra Vista, AZ to provide safe, comprehensive pre-hospital and inter-facility care during rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and ground transports. You will work under the Base Medical Supervisor to deliver rapid, high-quality critical care with a focus on patient safety and efficient transport.

We require active paramedic certification, 3+ years field experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS/ITLS; FP-C within 24 months is expected.

Qualifications

• Active paramedic certification required.
• Minimum of three years (five preferred) current Paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP and PHTLS/ITLS. NRP preferred. Instructor certifications preferred.
• FP-C within twenty-four months of hire.
• Flight or transport experience preferred.
• Must successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
• Effective human relations skills for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
• Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred.
• Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds), drug screening and background screen.
• Must maintain body weight below 235 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed-wing and/or ground.
• Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
• Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
• Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
• Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients
• Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Maintains an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
• Clinically functions under the licensure of the program's Medical Director. Indirectly reports to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and the National Director of Clinical Standards.
• Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.

Skills

Active paramedic cert

3+ yrs field exp

BLS ACLS PALS ITLS

FP-C in 24 months

Flight transport exp

Communication skills

Computer skills

Bachelor's degree preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in healthcare

Job description

PHI Health is hiring Flight Paramedics in Sierra Vista, AZ to provide safe, comprehensive pre-hospital and inter-facility care during rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and ground transports. You will work under the Base Medical Supervisor to deliver rapid, high-quality critical care with a focus on patient safety and efficient transport.

We require active paramedic certification, 3+ years field experience, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS/ITLS; FP-C within 24 months is expected.