Flight Paramedic

Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

North CO Med Evac 1

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Clinical Care

A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.

Take flight in your career with Banner Health by applying for this innovative critical Paramedic position. As a Flight Paramedic, you will be stationed in Northern Colorado and work with highly experienced flight medical crews to provide care to critical patients. You will be scheduled on a 2 24hr shifts a week.

We are looking for candidates who have at least 3 years of experience in a busy 911 system and who have the FP-C. If you are interested, apply today!

POSITION SUMMARY
This is a Rotor Wing Transport Paramedic who provides comprehensive emergent/critical care to and/or stabilizes chronically and acutely ill or injured patients before and during transport to hospital facilities. When air transport is not possible, this position will also be expected to assist with or provide care in ground ambulances and any other transport modalities to safely move a patient.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides care and transport for critically ill or injured patients of all age groups. Independently assesses patients, intervenes with medications and procedures and provides care to maximum outcomes.

2. Collaborates with other health team members and healthcare team members from other facilities to provide continuity of care and the highest level of care that may not be available at some external facilities.

3. Communicates effectively while working with internal and external customers including hospitals, EMS, and police and fire departments.

4. Completes annual education requirements as outlined in the annual education requirements document.

5. Performs advanced procedures with appropriate training and competency validations. Procedures include, but are not limited to: chest tubes, central lines, I/O placement, cricothyrotomy, and intubation.

6. Performs all physical requirements of the job in confined spaces, austere environments and during potentially adverse environmental conditions.

7. Operates an assigned vehicle in varying weather conditions, providing safe, reliable, and timely transport to a designated point of service as needed (Colorado Employees only).

8. Employ solutions oriented and collaborative practices with others to find safe means to both move towards patients and find transport solutions when operational constraints may prohibit normal operations and capabilities.

9. Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families and external contacts, such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies, concerning the health care of the patient. Interacts with other health care providers in numerous settings to in order to report and ask for or clarify information. Synthesizes and prioritizes data from multiple sources to provide support for the human response of the patient and family to changes in health status.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Minimum of three years' experience in a busy 911 EMS system is required.

Must possess a current, valid Paramedic license in state of practice, or a compact Paramedic license issued by an EMS Compact Member State.

Current certifications required upon hire include ACLS, PALS and BLS.

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) must be obtained prior to assuming clinical responsibilities.

Transport Provider Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) or equivalent, and Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood pressure, Lab work, and Emotional support (STABLE) certification required within 18 months of hire.

If hired on or before 10/9/25 Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) required within 30 months of hire. If hired after 10/9/25, Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) required within 24 months of hire. 

Maintain flight duty weight of less than 225 lbs in plain clothes.

Relates throughout the interview process the experience, training and education needed to perform the job. Must have the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills and autonomous practice as evidenced by successful completion of testing throughout the interview and orientation process. Must have the ability to remain flexible and work in various adverse conditions, such as weather, excessive heat, cold, high altitude, MCI and rural areas.

Colorado Employees Only:

Valid Driver's License on date of hire and maintenance thereafter.

Obtain Wyoming, & Nebraska Paramedic Certification before entering second seat portion of orientation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

National Registry Paramedic Certification

National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Rotor wing/fixed wing/ground critical care transport experience desired.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:

$26.93 - $44.88 / hour

Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.



Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2027-03-12

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