Flight Paramedic

Overview

Embark on an extraordinary career as a Flight Paramedic with Air Methods in Sparta, IL. Nestled amidst the captivating landscapes of Sparta, you will provide life-saving medical transport to the community as a pivotal member of our team. A minimum of 36 months of experience in a busy 911 transport or flight setting within the last 5 years is required. This full-time role operates on a 24-hour shift schedule to deliver high-quality critical care in accordance with Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).

Your responsibilities include assessment, triage, and treatment to ensure the safe transport of critical patients to the appropriate medical facility. Flights are performed from a helicopter, offering unique views of the Illinois landscape while maintaining safety and excellence in medical transport.

Join us in Sparta to contribute to our commitment to safety and excellence in medical transport while experiencing the rewards of flight in a dynamic community.

• Provide high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment, following standards and guidelines established by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
• Carry out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS, maintaining safety as the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.
• Provide pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the receiving facility; maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Practice within the state-regulated scope of practice and Air Methods CBS; maintain competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences; communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
• Maintain documentation of licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures; attend a minimum of six educational programs per year relevant to practice.
• Knowledge and maintenance of equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS; report equipment failures and participate in initial repair steps as directed; keep aircraft equipped and ready for rapid response; keep the aircraft clean and orderly.
• Participate in patient and referring institution follow-up and outreach marketing and education activities.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, assist with liftoff checklists and pilot communications as requested; comply with safety standards for all personnel and equipment.
• Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Serve as a flight resource for neonatal/pediatric patients when transporting specialty cases; perform advanced skills as approved by the Medical Director(s).
• Act as a role model, educator and clinical resource; participate in departmental activities, projects and committees, including research or publishing opportunities; stay current on pre-hospital care issues through professional activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations as needed.

• High school diploma or GED and at least three years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system.
• Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus.

• As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including flight gear.

• Paramedic-level skills as defined by the state scope of practice and Medical Director(s).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with prioritization and multitasking.
• Flexible schedule, including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and adaptable to a changing environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft…