Flight Paramedic

Base pay range

$73,000.00/yr - $87,000.00/yr

Location:

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

The Flight Paramedic is responsible for working with the Flight Nurse in the delivery of advanced critical care to patients of Life Flight Network. The Flight Paramedic renders patient care in accordance to the guidelines and protocols of Life Flight Network.

• Minimum five years’ experience as a Paramedic, preferably in a large metropolitan area.
• Current licensure and/or certification as listed below:
• Paramedic certification appropriate to assigned location
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Pre‑hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Drivers must have a current, valid Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Hawai‘i or Montana driver’s license and at least three years of driving experience.
• FP‑C exam must be taken within one year of hire, certification obtained within two years of hire.
• Completion of Department of Transportation Air Medical Curriculum within six months of hire date.
• Complies with weight restrictions (maximum 250 pounds fully outfitted to perform the job).
• Passport and/or entry into Canada may be required based on location assignment.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and work with a variety of people one‑on‑one and in large groups, often in highly stressful situations.
• Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed wing call shifts.

• Works with the Flight Nurse in the delivery of age appropriate (Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric) patient care.
• Performs procedures: oral intubation, administration of paralytic drugs, needle thoracostomy, intravenous and intraosseous access.
• Provides accurate and complete patient care documentation per the standards established by LFN.
• Provides written and/or verbal patient follow‑up to referring hospitals or agencies.
• Assists with equipment retrieval and return to appropriate agencies.
• Clears and restocks equipment in a timely manner to place an aircraft back in service as soon as possible.
• Completes inventories, monthly checks, orders supplies, and maintains equipment in working order.
• Assists in day‑to‑day operations of LFN.
• Compiles statistical data or works on related projects as assigned by the LFN Director of Clinical Operations.
• Helps ensure the safe operation of the aircraft for the protection of patients, crew members and personnel on the scene.
• Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take‑off, landing and in‑flight procedures.
• Encourages a favorable public opinion of LFN through personal contact with patients, community agencies and hospitals.
• Provides flight education to the public as requested.

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with a 100% vested employer contribution
• Tenure bonuses to reward loyalty and long‑term commitment

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company‑paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company‑paid Short & Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Complimentary Life Flight Network Membership for you and your household

• Paid Parental Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Bereavement Leave (including for pets)
• Paid Volunteer Time
• Generous Paid Time Off, starting at nearly 4 weeks annually for full‑time employees

• Tuition and Training Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Multilingual Stipend

All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation.

Life Flight Network is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider;
Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care