Flight Paramedic-ARIZONA

About the Role

This position is used to apply to bases within the state of Arizona, including Show Low, Tucson, Williams, Cottonwood, Phoenix, Wilcox, Prescott, Fort Mohave (Local and Travel), Quartzsite (Local and Travel), Parker (Local and Travel), Bullhead City (Local and Travel), Lake Havasu (Local and Travel), Yuma (Local and Travel), and Kingman (Local and Travel). Our recruiting team will contact you to discuss which bases are actively hiring and the best fit for you. In Arizona, you’ll deliver lifesaving care for the community you love and live in. With 3+ years of recent critical care experience, you’ll fly in state-of-the-art helicopters—an ICU in the sky—providing advanced care while continuing your education with our support.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support, including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). You’ll carry out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS, ensuring safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Practices within the scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS.
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills through 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 a minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to practice.
• Knowledgeable in the use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
• Reports medical equipment failures and takes initial steps to ensure repair as directed.
• Maintains adequate supplies onboard the aircraft to deliver patient care.
• Keeps the 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 the pilot as requested (e.g., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities).
• Complies with safety standards to assure the 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 (including research and publishing opportunities).
• Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
• Minimum three years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system.
• Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus.
• As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots.

Skills

• Skills required to practice as a paramedic as defined by the 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.
• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• 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: FP-C or CCP-C required within two years of hire.
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required).
• Advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS (if state or country required).
• Advanced trauma course: 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.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 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

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