Ground Paramedic

Overview

Ground Paramedic is responsible for delivery of care to patients of the Life Flight Network (LFN). The Ground Paramedic provides patient care and safely operates ground ambulances in accordance to the guidelines and protocols of LFN. The Ground Paramedic works varied shifts and must be available to cover call shifts. The Ground Paramedic may be required to drive personal or company vehicles from time to time when business needs necessitate.

This range is provided by Life Flight Network. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$36.16/hr - $39.31/hr

Life Flight Network is one of the most prominent not-for-profit air ambulance organizations. As the industry's trailblazers, we constantly raise the bar for safety, excellence, social justice, and innovation in the skies and on the ground.

Join Life Flight Network and be part of a team that takes care of those who care for others — both in and out of the workplace. All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation. Life Flight Network is an equal opportunity employer.

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Minimum three years’ experience as a Paramedic, preferably in a large metropolitan area
• Current licensure and/or certification as listed below
• Paramedic certification as appropriate to assigned location
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification
• State issued driver’s license with an insurable driving record
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification
• Must take the FP-C or CCP-C exam within one year of hire and pass within 2 years of hire
• 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 call shifts

• Clinical quality:
  Works to deliver age-appropriate (Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric) patient care
• Works with crew members to provide accurate and complete patient care documentation per standards
• Assists in providing written and/or verbal patient follow-up to referring hospitals or agencies
• Assists with equipment retrieval and return to appropriate agencies
• Maintains cleaning and restocking of equipment to place an aircraft back in service promptly
• Assists with inventories and monthly checks, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment
• Supports day-to-day operations of LFN
• May compile statistical data or work on related projects as assigned

• Safety:
  Helps ensure the safe operation of vehicles for the protection of the patient, crew, and personnel on the scene; enforces LFN safety policies

• Business development:
  Participates in development of LFN business and operations plans to meet medical transport service and financial goals
• Encourages favorable public opinion through interactions with patients, community agencies and hospitals
• Provides education to the public as requested

• Compensation & Retirement:
  Competitive pay; 401(k) with 100% vested employer contribution;
  Tenure bonuses
• Health & Wellness:
  Medical, Dental, Vision;
  Life and AD&D Insurance;
  Short & Long-Term Disability;
  Wellness Reimbursement;
  Complimentary Life Flight Network Membership
• Family & Lifestyle:
  Paid Parental Leave;
  Adoption Assistance;
  Bereavement Leave (including for pets);
  Paid Volunteer Time;
  Generous Paid Time Off
• Growth & Recognition:
  Tuition and Training Reimbursement;
  Employee Recognition Awards;
  Multilingual Stipend

Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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