Flight Base Coordinator - RN or Paramedic

Only current employees of Guardian Air Transport will be considered.

About the Role

The Flight Base Coordinator provides emergency care for the physical and developmental needs of patients from neonate, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. They are capable of recognizing and treating life-threatening emergencies, administering skills, critical decision making, and safe practice even under adverse conditions. Under the supervision of the Guardian Air Director and Clinical Managers, the Base Coordinator oversees base operations including scheduling, safety, marketing, supply, and equipment. The Base Coordinator serves as a resource for staff and represents the base at Run Review, safety meetings, and monthly leadership meetings.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care
  • Assesses the needs and conditions of assigned patients by gathering relevant patient health information.
  • Proficient in life-saving interventions (advanced airway management, endotracheal intubation, ventilator management, chest decompression, etc.).
  • Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacological agents and ability to safely administer all medications.
  • Functions with a high level of autonomy.
  • Provides critical care to patients of every age group and specialty (e.g., adult and pediatric critical care, high-risk obstetrics).
• Communications
  • Accepts assignments to satellite bases of operation.
  • Works in collaboration with GAT employees, referring & receiving hospital staff, EMS, etc.
  • Promotes Guardian Air at PR events and in routine interactions with the community, hospital staff, EMS, patients, and family.
• Documentation
  • Documents care provided in the EMR.
• Equipment Management
  • Inspects and assures all equipment and supplies are present and in proper working condition on the aircraft and at the base daily and following each transport.
  • Responsible for reporting and returning broken equipment to facilities for repair.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of aviation and safety functions as a crew member on Fixed & Rotor Wing aircraft.
• Administrative
  • Oversees ongoing base operations (scheduling, safety, marketing, supply, and equipment).
  • Responsible for completing performance evaluations.
  • Serves as a resource for the staff at that base.
  • Acts as a liaison at Run Review, safety meetings, and monthly leadership meetings.
  • Develops a base-level marketing plan.
• Compliance/Safety
  • Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool.
  • Attends all safety-related training programs.
  • Performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
  • Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
  • If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
  • Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
  • Maintains knowledge of pre-hospital, emergency, critical care, perinatal, and pediatric medicine.
  • Maintains at least one base responsibility or committee.

Qualifications

RN Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing – Required
• New hire RNs and those hired on or after 7/1/2016: Must enroll in a BSN program within one year of hire and complete within 5 years of hire.
• Existing Staff RNs: RNs hired before 7/1/2016 are not mandated to have a BSN but are highly encouraged to consider tuition reimbursement programs.
• Minimum 3 years critical care experience (combination of emergency, ICU, or High Risk L&D) – Required
• Current Guardian Air crew member with 1 year experience – Required
• Previous Management Experience – Preferred
• Previous experience in more than one specialty area – Preferred
• Understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs – Required
• Active, unrestricted, Arizona RN License or valid, participating compact license – Required
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.), ACLS, and PALS – Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider – Required within 6 months
• Advanced education in area of expertise with one of the following certifications: RNC, CEN, CFRN, CCRN – Required within two years of hire (within 18 months preferred)
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma (TPATC) or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) course – Required within one year of hire (TPATC has 6-month grace period for renewal)
• STABLE course – Required within one year of hire
• Current Driver’s license in the state of residence with no moving violations within prior 36 months – Required

Paramedic Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED – Required
• Minimum 3 Years Paramedic Experience – Required
• Current Guardian Air crew member with 1 year experience – Required
• Previous Flight Experience – Preferred
• Previous management experience – Preferred
• Understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs – Required
• Arizona certification as a Certified Emergency Paramedic (EMCT-P) – Required
• BLS, ACLS & PALS (American Heart Association) – Required
• National Registry Paramedic – Required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider – Required within 6 months of hire
• STABLE course completion – Required within 1 year of hire
• TPATC – Required within 1 year of hire (6-month grace period for renewal)
• FP-C – Required within 2 years of hire (within 18 months preferred)
• Valid Driver's License and a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) from the appropriate Department of Transportation – Required