Flight for Life Paramedic

Where You’ll Work

Proudly part of CommonSpirit Health, Flight For Life Colorado® was the first civilian, hospital-based emergency medical helicopter program in the United States. For over 50 years, we have set the standard for over 300 air medical services worldwide that have modeled our concept. We proudly partner with search and rescue agencies, offering specialized services such as aerial search support and our Avalanche Deployment Program. Our reputation for rigorous training, comprehensive coverage, and proven expertise has made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals, EMS agencies, ski patrols, and rescue teams. With industry leading technology and a highly experienced team, we provide critical care transport across several states in the Rocky Mountain Region, including the Denver Metro area, Summit County, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Durango, northern New Mexico, southeastern Utah, and western Kansas. If you’re passionate about delivering life-saving care in dynamic, high-stakes environments, Flight For Life® is where you can make a difference. Join us in continuing our legacy of excellence. 

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Paramedic FFL Critical Care Transport and member of the Flight Crew, you will assist in meeting the physical and emotional needs of critically ill and injured patients, while promoting the safe and efficient operation of Flight For Life.

Every day you will provide advanced critical care during transport, perform complex assessments and interventions, administer specialized medications, operate advanced medical equipment, and ensure adherence to safety protocols for Flight For Life operations.

To be successful in this role, you will possess your Paramedic certification with critical care endorsement, advanced clinical skills in critical care transport, the ability to perform under extreme pressure, and an unwavering commitment to patient safety and the efficient operation of critical transport services.

• Assists in providing a safe environment essential to the health and well-being of all individuals in the critical care transport environment, including universal precautions, air and ground safety.
  
• At the direction of the Flight Nurse, assist in performing a rapid survey of life threatening conditions as well as secondary physical assessment, including medical history, current medications, and allergies.
  
• In consultation with the Flight Nurse, assists in prioritizing and planning appropriate transport care.
  
• At the direction of the Flight Nurse, assists in implementing the plan of care and assists with ongoing assessments.
  
• Participates in decontamination of the aircraft and equipment. Helps keep helicopter and fixed wing equipment stocked.
  
• Performs the support duties necessary for the smooth operation of Flight For Life, including cleaning of the vehicles, ordering and stocking of supplies, and clerical support tasks.

We are offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus in addition, up to $8,000 relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements

Schedule: 24-hour shifts

14-Week Flight for Life Training & Orientation Schedule

• On-site at Colorado front-range hospitals, to include:
  • St Anthony Hospital (Lakewood, CO)
  • St Francis Medical Center (Colorado Springs, CO)
  • St Mary Corwin (Pueblo, CO)
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center (Durango, CO)
• 12-14 weeks on-site, required
  • Two weeks didactic
  • 10-12 weeks precepted critical care transport training
• (3) 12-hour shifts per week; variable schedule requiring nights, days, and weekends (eligible for differentials)

Included during your orientation

• Lodging provided 
• Mileage reimbursement for (1) trip home to visit during 14-week training (or within one month of completion) up to a max of $500
• Own, reliable vehicle transportation required to commute to training bases
• Post-training, 2-year commitment agreement required

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Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.

• Three (3) years or 4,000 hours experience as a Paramedic provider in 911 ALS or critical care transport (ground or air) or 4,000 hours of critical care experience in-hospital

• Paramedic - Colorado State Paramedic Certification and National Registry as a paramedic. Must maintain currency in all certifications required by CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems)
• Valid Driver’s License and pass the annual Pre Check review of driving record for safe vehicle operations