Flight Paramedic

• Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).
• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
• Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice.
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
• Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed.
• Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care.
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment.
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.
• Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
• Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource.
• Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred
• Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system
• Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus
• Skills as required to practice as a paramedic as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
• Registered EMT-P licensed in state(s) served
• National Certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements
• Specialty certification: (FP-C or CCP-C) required within two (2) years of hire
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS (if state or country required)
• Advance trauma course: one (1) of the following is acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course prior to completion of third-rider orientation.
• NRP certification prior to completion of third-rider orientation
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and Haz Mat upon hire

Demonstrates advanced life support skills, effective patient assessment and triage, and thorough documentation practices while adhering to safety standards and regulatory requirements. Possesses strong knowledge of medical equipment and participates in educational programs to maintain and enhance clinical competencies.

• Advanced Life Support
• Registered EMT-P License
• Critical Care Transport Experience
• Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification
• Specialty Certification (FP-C or CCP-C)

• Patient Assessment
• Triage
• Advanced Procedures
• Emergency Medical Services
• Clinical Documentation

• Team Collaboration
• Communication
• Role Modeling
• Educator Skills

• National Certification
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• ITLS or PHTLS Certification
• NRP Certification
• NIMS Training

• Pre-Hospital Care
• 911 System
• Air Methods CBS
• Patient Care Documentation
• Safety Standards

• Medical Equipment Maintenance
• Aviation Safety Training