What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Paramedic position at Air Evac Lifeteam?
Job Description
Flight Paramedic
Exciting Opportunity!
Immediate Hiring!
JOB SUMMARY
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 and effective and efficient patient care are key pillars of our services; therefore, you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Flight Paramedics will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor, and treat patients in critical care situations
- Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians’ orders
- Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings
- Work collaboratively and effectively communicate in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
- Share shift change information to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records
- Paramedics are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service
QUALIFICATIONS
- Required Experience and Education
- Minimum 3 years of experience in emergency or critical care setting
- Maintains current EMT-P Certification/License for the state(s) the assigned base services
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) certifications of BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP/EPC
- PHTLS required prior to flight status
- PHNRP must be obtained within 3 months of hire
- FP-C must be obtained and maintained within 24 months from the month of hire
- Preferred Experience and Education:
- Previous air medical transport experience
- Advanced Certification (FP-C)
- Instructor certifications in BLC, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, PHTLS
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. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.
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.
