Flight Paramedic - Located in Weatherford, OK

Responsibilities

• Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame
• Provides pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, maintaining thorough patient care documentation
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
• Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation
• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and provides pilot assistance when needed, including radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed
• Responsible for filling 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 required
• Flight Experience Preferred
• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area required
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certification required prior to flight status
• Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C), required 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