Flight for Life Critical Care Paramedic

CommonSpirit Health • Pueblo, CO

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About The Position

Where You’ll Work Proudly part of CommonSpirit Health, Flight For Life Colorado was the first civilian, hospital-based emergency medical helicopter program in the United States. For over 50 years, we have set the standard for over 300 air medical services worldwide that have modeled our concept. We proudly partner with search and rescue agencies, offering specialized services such as aerial search support and our Avalanche Deployment Program. Our reputation for rigorous training, comprehensive coverage, and proven expertise has made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals, EMS agencies, ski patrols, and rescue teams. With industry leading technology and a highly experienced team, we provide critical care transport across several states in the Rocky Mountain Region, including the Denver Metro area, Summit County, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Durango, northern New Mexico, southeastern Utah, and western Kansas. If you're passionate about delivering life-saving care in dynamic, high-stakes environments, Flight Job Summary and Responsibilities You have a purpose, unique talents and now is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive, team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success. As a member of the Flight Crew, assists in meeting the physical and emotional needs of critically ill and injured patients. Promotes safe and efficient operation of Flight For Life.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• 3 years or 4,000 hours experience as a Paramedic provider in 911 ALS or critical care transport, (ground or air) or 4,000 hours of critical care experience in-hospital required
• Colorado State Paramedic Certification required and National Registry as a paramedic.
• Must maintain currency in all certifications required by CAMTS, (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems)
• BLS, (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate); PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification) or within 6 months of hire/transfer date
• TPATC (Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course) or ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) within 12 months of hire/transfer date
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) within 12 months of hire/transfer date
• FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) Within 2 years of hire/transfer date and Valid Driver’s License and pass the annual Pre Check review of driving record for safe vehicle operations job
• Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 10

Responsibilities

• As a member of the Flight Crew, assists in meeting the physical and emotional needs of critically ill and injured patients.
• Promotes safe and efficient operation of Flight For Life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees