Flight Paramedic

Job Summary

We are seeking passionate Flight Paramedics to join our elite team. You will provide rapid response and advanced medical assistance to critically ill and injured patients, ensuring swift and effective medical transport.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatments for patients transported by various modes of transportation.
• Document accurate and complete information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Document accurate and complete billing information for patient transports.
• Maintain and facilitate effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
• Participate in activities to support public relations and marketing efforts.
• Maintain knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions.
• Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Maintain active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
• Clinically function under the licensure of the program’s Medical Director. Indirectly report to the program’s Manager of Clinical Services and the National Director of Clinical Standards.
• Ensure compliance with local Department of Health Services regulations and scope of practice.

Requirements

• Active paramedic certification in the state employed.
• Minimum of three years (five years preferred) current Paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and PHTLS/ITLS certifications. NRP preferred.
• Current FP-C certification.
• Flight or transport experience preferred.
• Successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
• Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
• Basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare-related field preferred.
• Pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds), drug screening, and background screen.
• Able to maintain body weight below 235 lbs.

Schedule/Location

The schedule and location are flexible to accommodate the needs of the team and the community.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package including shift bonuses, shift incentives, annual safety bonus, and annual employee bonus.
• Annual continuing education allowance for clinicians.

Core Competencies

• Safe: Absolute commitment to the tenets of Destination Zero and the belief that Zero is achievable and the only acceptable outcome.
• Efficient: Focus on outcomes that are smart and responsible, using resources effectively to maximize productivity and achieve sustainable profitability.
• Quality: Commitment to excellent organizational performance producing reliable outcomes.
• Service: Dedication to serving customers, communities, and each other.

The PHI Health Advantage

Over 40 years of providing critical air medical transport services, outfitting each aircraft with advanced technology, subjecting crews to rigorous protocols and training, and pioneering forward-thinking safety programs.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.