Flight for Life EMT

CommonSpirit Health•Lakewood, CO

About The Position

The EMT operates Flight For Life ground ambulances safely, professionally, and efficiently, and provides patient care within the ALS/BLS program and BLS scope of care. The role ensures compliance with maintenance schedules and maintains daily vehicle readiness and cleanliness. It also provides clinical assistance to team members, Emergency Departments, and the Business Office within the EMT’s scope, in a rigorous aeromedical transport environment. The EMT drives in compliance with traffic laws and Flight For Life policies, including during Code 3 operations. For ALS and Critical Care Transport, under the direction of medical crewmembers, the EMT obtains vital signs, places the patient on a monitor, assists with moving the patient to the stretcher, and performs other assigned patient care duties. For BLS Transport, the EMT provides direct patient care in accordance with Flight For Life Clinical Guidelines. The EMT maintains radio communications with the Flight For Life Communication Center and local facilities and agencies as needed, oversees and participates in safe ambulance loading and offloading, and keeps vehicles stocked according to the supply list.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience as a licensed EMT.
One year of experience driving an ambulance or other emergency vehicle.
Two years as a licensed driver.
Current State of Employment EMT Certification.
IV Therapy Certification within two months of hire.
Emergency Vehicle Operator Course completion (EVOC or CVEO) within six months of hire or transfer.
Colorado Driver’s License with no moving violations for the past two years.

Responsibilities

Operate Flight For Life ground ambulances safely, professionally, and efficiently.
Drive in compliance with traffic laws and Flight For Life policies, including during Code 3 operations, to maximize safety for occupants and other road users.
Provide patient care within the ALS/BLS program and BLS scope of care.
For ALS and Critical Care Transport, obtain vital signs, place the patient on a monitor, assist in moving the patient to the stretcher, and perform other assigned patient care duties under the direction of medical crewmembers.
For BLS Transport, provide direct patient care in accordance with Flight For Life Clinical Guidelines.
Ensure compliance with vehicle maintenance schedules and maintain daily vehicle readiness and cleanliness.
Provide clinical assistance to team members, Emergency Departments, and the Business Office within EMT scope.
Maintain radio communications with the Flight For Life Communication Center and local facilities and agencies as needed.
Oversee and participate in safe loading and offloading of the ambulance.
Keep vehicles stocked according to the supply list.