Flight Paramedic

About the role

Provides professional care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the education and skills learned and certified as a paramedic, for all age groups in an air medical (helicopter), pre-hospital, and hospital environment (emergency and critical care). Is guided by Mercy One Protocols or direct medical control. Serves as a preceptor for new employees, students and Mercy One volunteer (Ride Along Program).

Employment Type: Part time. Shift: Rotating Shift.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing subjective and objective assessment of patients with complex health care needs in the pre-hospital and hospital environment (emergency and critical care).
• Promotes patient-centered care through: respect of the patient’s values, preferences and expressed needs; coordination and integration of care; information, communication and education; physical comfort; emotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety; involvement of family and friends; transition and continuity.
• Implements interventions and treatments consistent with Mercy One protocols and/or medical on-line direction, documenting response to cares and treatments.
• Collaborates with the patient, significant others, rescue personnel and outlying hospital personnel to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well coordinated.
• Quickly, efficiently, and calmly responds to emergent and critical situations.
• Communicates with patients at a level consistent with age and understanding.
• Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete reflecting all aspects of care provided.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years recent, full-time experience functioning as a paramedic or critical care paramedic, providing direct patient care.
• At time of hire with Mercy One must have and maintain: Current certification as a Paramedic (PM) in the State of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification – Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through American Heart Association Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Iowa Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Endorsement.