Flight Paramedic - PRN - Mercy Ft. Smith

About the Role

A Flight Paramedic is responsible for providing high-quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment while transporting patients under stressful situations. Working with the Flight Nurse, this position requires the ability to administer medicine and provide advanced life support in a helicopter's confined and noisy space. This role requires a combination of advanced clinical skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Requirements

• Current paramedic license in state of operation:
  • MO EMS-P (Missouri Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic)
  • AR EMT-P (Arkansas Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic)
• Three years ER or Critical Care experience
• Current certifications:
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service:
  • ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) or PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support)
  • ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) or equivalent
• Must have or be able to complete within two years of service:
  • FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to use the following equipment:
  • Cardiac Monitor
  • Non-Invasive and invasive BP Monitor
  • Mechanical Ventilator
  • C02 monitor
  • IABP, Impella
  • Intubation tools
  • Infusion Pump
  • Computer

Preferred Requirements

• Previous flight paramedic experience preferred

Physical Requirements

• Must pass an annual fitness test completed as part of fit-4-duty program
• Weight requirement: 230 pounds or less in full uniform (flight suit and boots) as of 7/1/2017
• Tolerates the stressors of flight, including but not limited to, motion, vibration, and temperature variations and other environmental conditions
• Perform prehospital duties in many different environments
• Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Prolonged standing and walking during each shift
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.