Flight Paramedic

Overview

$20,000 Sign On Bonus, Travel Pay, Per Diem, and Off Duty Housing Provided

Join us for an extraordinary career as a Travel Flight Paramedic with Air Methods.

Work Schedule: 14 days on and 14 days off with 24-hour shifts, allowing you to deliver top-notch critical care wherever the need arises.

Required Experience: Minimum 36 months in a busy 911 transport or flight setting within the last 5 years.

Key Responsibilities: Assessment, triage, and treatment of critical patients with safe transport to appropriate medical facilities. From the unique vantage point of a helicopter, you'll enjoy breathtaking views, enhancing the experience of your daily work.

Impact: Make a significant difference in patient care while upholding Air Methods' commitment to excellence and safety in critical medical transport.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

Primary Function: Provide high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment according to Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director standards and guidelines. You’ll be responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• 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 competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator. 
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.  Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice.
• 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 insure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care. Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to insure 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.

Additional Job Requirements

• Must reside greater than 4 hours from the assigned location and provide scheduling flexibility to allow up to 14-day assignments. Maintain flexibility of assigned base location which will be determined based on need and subject to change.
• Travel Requirement: Greater than 50% of time spent traveling

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.           

Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• 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
• Previous critical care transport and flight experience preferred

Operation and Safety Requirements:

• Safety Requirement: Clinical Flight Crew members must maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds (including empty flight suit and boots) for aircraft safety and operational requirements.

Skills

• Skills as required to practice as a paramedic as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels 
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24 hour shifts, overtime and an on-call rotation
• Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Registered EMT-P licensed in state(s) served
• National Certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements
• Specialty Certification Required: FP-C (Flight Paramedic-Certified) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic-Certified) within two 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)
• Advanced Trauma Certification Required: Complete one of the following prior to third rider orientation: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course (with required advanced skills lab) (Please note advanced skills lab must accompany all of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses)
• NRP certification prior to completion of third rider orientation
• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire

Minimum pay

Maximum Pay

Benefits

Benefits

Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind:

· Health, Dental and Vision

· Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan

· Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Full Company-Paid Life Insurance

· AD&D Insurance

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Business Travel Accident Insurance

· Voluntary Legal

· Relocation Assistance

· Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)