Flight Paramedic (FP-C)

About the role

Under the direction and supervision of the area manager, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
• Documents/Charts appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
• Clinically functions under the direction of the program's Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance.
• For clinical matters, reports directly to the program's current director of Clinical Standards.
• Documents/Charts accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
• Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
• Participates in activities to support Public Relations (PR) and marketing efforts.
• Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role.
• Attends mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
• Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.
• Performs other job duties that include but are not limited to: base educator, social media and some public relations representative, office and clinical supplies, wellness, and safety.

Requirements

• Must have an active Paramedic Certification in the state(s) employed.
• Must have National Registry Paramedic certification if required in the State(s) employed; otherwise, National Registry Paramedic preferred.
• Minimum of three years (five years preferred) current field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP and PHTLS/ITLS.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) preferred.
• Instructor certifications preferred.
• Maintains all licenses and certifications required by policy.
• Must obtain specialty certification (FP-C) within twenty-four months of hire.
• Flight or transport experience preferred.
• Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
• Must meet and maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy.
• Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred.
• Must have ability to communicate verbally, effectively and clearly in person, by radio and by phone.
• Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and