Life Flight Paramedic

About the role

At Memorial Hermann we pursue a common goal of delivering high‑quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community—including our employees. We seek leaders who feel cared for, heard, and valued, and who are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization, and efficiency. This position serves in a leadership role and as a clinical expert in the delivery and management of patient care, cross‑trained to competently care for patients from multiple services/specialties with more complex diagnoses.

Minimum qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a Paramedic training program.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
  • Certified as a Paramedic by the Texas Department of Health.
  • Required to obtain within eighteen months of hire: audit ATLS and obtain FP‑C.
  • BTLS or PTLS preferred.
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
  • Minimum three (3) to five (5) years as an in‑charge paramedic in an ALS 911 service (MICU transport service experience will be considered).
  • Maintains current state of physical and mental well‑being.
  • Able to lift at least fifty (50) pounds; physically fit to lift, bend, and twist.
  • Capable of performing job responsibilities in confined areas and/or differing environments.
  • Standard aircraft seat belts will fit without alterations.
  • Able to function in the cabin of an aircraft without physical restrictions.
  • Meets weight requirement of less than 240 pounds in uniform.

Principal accountabilities

• Delivers appropriate care to patients at a competent level, according to the Skills Inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served.
• Coordinates planning for the delivery of patient treatment by the multidisciplinary team, administers appropriate clinical decisions, utilizes existing resources and staff, sets priorities, participates in development of clinical pathways, and monitors performance outcomes.
• Directs the healthcare team in attaining positive outcomes, including meeting treatment goals; develops and implements transfer plans; evaluates quality of patient care and contributes to revision of standards of care.
• Assists the Chief Flight Nurse with projects or duties as assigned.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department‑based goals; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Demonstrates commitment to caring for every member of the community by creating compassionate and personalized experiences; models Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.