What are the responsibilities and job description for the Emergency Response Paramedic position at Guardian Flight?
Job Description :
FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES
Starting Range is $74,000-$77,000 annually
Schedule is a 10 days on / 20 days off rotation
Company paid crew housing while on shift
We’re hiring Flight Paramedics to provide direct patient care in accordance with GMR protocols and / or medical direction. They also assist with coverage of open shifts as needed with the assigned area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES
Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame, and for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count
Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation
Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual
Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
Functions as a medical flight member
Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation
Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff
Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience :
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an ALS or critical care setting required
Flight experience preferred
Education :
Current EMT-P license / certification in the states served by the assigned area required
AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status. Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 6 months of hire
Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred, required within 12 months from date of hire.
NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area
Physical Demands :
Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask
Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities
Lift and / or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule
Why Choose Guardian Flight? As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Guardian Flight 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.
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