Flight Paramedic/ CareFlight Air & Mobile Services

About the Role

The Flight Paramedic functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence. They provide advanced emergency and critical care in conjunction with a CareFlight Nurse during transport, utilizing evidence-based principles to ensure safe and rapid transport of critically ill or injured patients by air ambulance or mobile intensive care to a higher-level medical treatment facility. The role also includes public relations and medical education functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency and critical care during medical transport.
• Collaborate with a CareFlight Nurse to transport critically ill or injured patients.
• Operate within scope of practice across Premier Health facilities.
• Engage in public relations and medical education activities.

Requirements

• High School completion or GED.
• Paramedic licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Certifications required at time of hire: BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Additional certifications required within specified timeframes:
  • 90 Days: ITLS or PHTLS.
  • 1 Year: NRP, ATLS (audit).
  • 2 Years: CAMTS approved professional certification.
• Minimum 3–5 years of Paramedic experience with transport experience required.
• Preferred: Recent full-time active experience with a 911 Emergency Service Agency or MICU Transport Company.

Skills

• Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Manage Ambiguity: Makes decisions based on available information; copes with uncertainty and risk; adapts to change.
• Composure: Remains calm and professional under pressure.
• Team Player: Works cooperatively with colleagues and encourages collaboration.
• Compassion: Genuinely cares about others, including colleagues, associates, and patients.
• Time Management: Sets and prioritizes goals; uses time efficiently and effectively.
• Flexibility: Adapts to meet department staffing needs.

Schedule

Part-time: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 48 hours per pay period.