Paramedic, Flight

Responsibilities

• Provides care and transport for critically ill or injured patients of all age groups
• Independently assesses patients, intervenes with medications and procedures and provides care to maximum outcomes
• Collaborates with other health team members and healthcare team members from other facilities to provide continuity of care
• Communicates effectively while working with internal and external customers including hospitals, EMS, and police and fire departments
• Completes annual education requirements as outlined in the annual education requirements document
• Performs advanced procedures with appropriate training and competency validations
• Performs all physical requirements of the job in confined spaces and austere environments
• Operates an assigned vehicle in varying weather conditions
• Employs solutions oriented and collaborative practices with others to find safe means to both move towards patients and find transport solutions
• Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
• Minimum of three years' experience in a busy 911 EMS system is required
• Paramedic certification required in state of hire upon starting position
• Current Certifications required upon hire include ACLS, PALS and BLS
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) must be obtained prior to assuming clinical responsibilities
• Transport Provider Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) or equivalent, and Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support (STABLE) certification required within 18 months of hire
• Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) required within 30 months of hire if hired on or before 10/9/25, and within 24 months if hired after 10/9/25
• Maintain flight duty weight of less than 225 lbs in plain clothes
• Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills and autonomous practice as evidenced by successful completion of testing throughout the interview and orientation process
• Must have the ability to remain flexible and work in various adverse conditions

Demonstrates advanced patient care and transport capabilities for critically ill or injured patients, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, effective communication, and adherence to safety protocols in diverse environments. Holds essential certifications and maintains critical thinking skills to ensure optimal patient outcomes.