Flight Paramedic - Located in Manchester, TN

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit electronic patient care records for each dispatched flight within specified time frames.
• Perform daily base checks, including narcotic counts.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is transferred to the accepting medical facility.
• Maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Participate in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences to maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills.
• Maintain documentation of required licenses, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual.
• Use and maintain all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Function as a medical flight member.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete necessary documentation.
• Aid in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assist the pilot with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
• Comply with safety standards to ensure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment before liftoff.
• Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Fill open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a 911 or critical care setting.
• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certification required prior to flight status.
• Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C) within 24 months from date of hire.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.

Qualifications

Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.

Skills

Effective communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided upon request.

Pay

$20.92 per hour plus a $5 geographic modification, starting salary based on experience.

Schedule

Hours and schedule details will be provided upon request.