What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Shannon Health?
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Job Summary |
Performs patient care and treatment activities aboard a helicopter or fixed wing airplane and demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to perform patient care functions as assigned to this position.
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Education |
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Education Type |
Program of Study |
Required/Preferred |
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High School Diploma or G.E.D Certificate |
N/A |
Required |
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Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic Program |
EMT-Paramedic |
Required |
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Experience |
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Number of Years |
Type of Experience |
Required/Preferred |
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In an Advanced Life Support (ALS) position or Critical Care setting |
≥3 years |
Required* |
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Flight / Air medical transport |
≥1 year |
Preferred |
*Approval for CAMTS Accreditation body to waive years of experience may substitute for years of experience.
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Certification & Licensures |
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Certification/Licensure Type |
Required/Preferred |
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Current EMT-P license from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) |
Required |
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification |
Required* |
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MedTrans Corporation New Hire Academy |
Required** |
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification |
Required*** |
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification |
Required*** |
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification |
Required*** |
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Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) |
Required**** |
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Pediatric Transport Course (PCCTC) |
Required**** |
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Flight Paramedic-Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic – Certification (CCP-C) from the International Board for Specialty Certification (IBSC) |
Required**** |
*Must obtain within thirty (30) days of start date
** Must obtain with six (6) months of start date
***Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
****Must obtain within two (2) years of start date
Must maintain all certifications and additional state licenses may be required based on fixed wing services.
