Flight Paramedic I

Flight Paramedic I

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred
• Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system
• Registered EMT-P licensed in state(s) served
• National Certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements
• Specialty certification: (FP-C or CCP-C) required within two (2) years of hire
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS (if state or country required)
• Advance trauma course: one (1) of the following is acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course prior to completion of third-rider orientation
• NRP certification prior to completion of third-rider orientation
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation
• Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS
• Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed
• Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care
• Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation
• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed
• Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter
• Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s)
• Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource
• Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities)
• Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e., national, state legislative–elected or appointed
• Other Duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus