What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Guardian Flight?
Job Title: Flight Paramedic
Summary:
A flight paramedic provides advanced life support care to patients during air transport, ensuring safe and effective pre-hospital and intra-hospital care. They are responsible for documenting patient interactions, maintaining equipment, and assisting with flight operations while adhering to safety protocols.
Responsibilities:
• 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.
• Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Function as a medical flight member, attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completing necessary documentation.
• Comply with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff.
• Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
• A minimum of three (3) years' experience in an ALS or critical care setting required.
• Flight experience preferred.
• 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.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred
• Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities.
Benefits:
We offer competitive starting pay, dependent on experience, as well as company-paid crew housing while on shift. We also offer flexible scheduling options, including 3 days on/6 days off, 5 days on/10 days off, or 10 days on/20 days off.
Why Choose Guardian Flight?
We are a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, delivering compassionate, quality medical care primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Our values are at the core of our services, and we approach care with integrity, compassion, and respect.
