Flight Paramedic Tyler, TX

Flight Paramedic job at Ardent Health. Tyler, TX.

Join our team as a PRN, Flight Paramedic in Tyler, TX.

• Thrive:
  We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well‑being.
• People-First:
  We prioritize your well‑being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better:
  We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1 has more than 65 ambulances, three active helicopters and one helicopter in reserve strategically located across the region and emergency teams provide rapid access to care.

• Administers care to patient population which ranges from neonates to geriatrics.
• Works cooperatively and interdependently with emergency, prehospital, law enforcement, and ancillary personnel while coordinating the emergent and critical care of patients requiring helicopter transportation.
• Markets the Air 1 program and serves as a representative of the department as well as the UT Health East Texas System when involved with a public relations activity and/or marketing activity.
• Understands and supports the UT Health East Texas Mission, Vision, And Values.
• Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certificate from an accredited EMT/Paramedic program.
• Texas EMT‑P certification.
• National Registry EMT‑P (NREMT‑P).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS).
• Certified Flight Paramedic Credential (FP‑C) within 6 months of employment. If the Crew member is an RN working in the Paramedic role the CFRN will take the place of the required Certification.
• PALS.
• NRP.
• ACLS.
• At least three years pre‑hospital experience in a lead paramedic role.

• Previous flight paramedic experience.