FLIGHT PARAMEDIC - Part Time

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within 24 hours

of completion

Responsible for daily aircraft 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

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, i.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

Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Program Director

Other Duties :

Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects, and committees

Attends and participates in meetings according to established guidelines

Undertakes and maintains projects as assigned

Acts as a mentor and / or participates in orientation of new employees

Participates in continuing education programs

Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e.

national, state legislative-elected or appointed

Will instruct classes as directed by Program Director

Will assist with PR and marketing at established bases where needed within the assigned area

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS : Experience :

Minimum of three (3) years’ progressive 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 (Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi)

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and PHTLS, required.

Current NREMT-P Certification, required

Flight Certification (FP-C), required within 6 months of hire.

Skills :

The knowledge, skills and abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee

to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret health and flight-related journals, hospital reports, and job specific legal

documentation

Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business

community

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and

decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to patient care

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with

several abstract and concrete variables

Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast paced environment

Exhibits professionalism, is ethical and able to maintain confidentiality

Well organized, analytical and self directed

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to relate to and interact with people at all levels of the organization

Critical thinking skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to the problems

WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

The working conditions as well as physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that

must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Working Conditions :

Required to work frequently near moving mechanical

parts.

Required to work in outside weather conditions.

Frequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens or

airborne particles.

Frequently exposed to vibrations / turbulence.

Exposed to loud noise levels requiring headphones while

in-flight and at a moderate level when in a hospital

environment.

Frequently required to travel within the region of assignment.

Physical Demands :

Reach with hands and arms; speak and hear

Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to

sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient

care activities.

Frequently required to sit.

Required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch

or crawl, and smell.

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

NOTE :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person

assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, and physical

demands required of personnel so classified.

EEO STATEMENT

Pafford Air One is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.