Flight Paramedic I

Air Methods•Rio Rico, AZ

11d•$26 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Paramedic provides high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support, including assessment, triage, and treatment, in accordance with standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). The role supports Air Methods CBS’s mission and goals while maintaining safety as the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The position is based in Rio Rico, Arizona, and involves flight crew duties aboard helicopters. The paramedic provides care from initial patient contact through transfer to the receiving medical facility and maintains thorough patient documentation. The role requires maintaining clinical competency and records of licensure, certifications, training, rotations, and advanced procedures. The flight paramedic also maintains equipment and onboard supplies, participates in patient follow-up and outreach, and contributes to briefings, debriefings, aircraft safety, education, and departmental activities. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Regular scheduled attendance is an essential function, and travel is approximately 5%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of recent experience in a busy 911 system.
Registered EMT-P licensed in the state(s) served.
National certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements.
Obtain FP-C or CCP-C specialty certification within two years of hire.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if required by state or county), and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS (if required by state or country).
Complete one approved advanced trauma course—TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC, or a CAMTS-approved course—with the required advanced skills lab before completing third-rider orientation.
Obtain NRP certification before completing third-rider orientation.
Complete NIMS training IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, and HazMat upon hire.
As a Clinical Flight Crew member, maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots.
Demonstrate paramedic skills within the assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships and collaborate with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
Demonstrate critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation.
Be dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment.
Have excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
Previous critical care transport and flight experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-hospital advanced life support from initial contact through transfer of care to the accepting medical facility, and maintain thorough patient care documentation.
Practice within the scope defined by state regulations and Air Methods CBS; maintain clinical knowledge and psychomotor competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
Maintain documentation of licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures; attend at least six relevant educational programs annually.
Know and routinely maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures, take initial repair steps as directed, maintain onboard supplies, and keep the aircraft clean and orderly.
Participate in patient follow-up, referring-institution communication, and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation; assist with pre-mission lift-off checklists and pilot requests, including radio, navigation, and visual-observation activities.
Follow safety standards and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty transports and perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
Serve as a role model, educator, and clinical resource; participate in departmental activities, projects, committees, research, publishing opportunities, and professional activities related to pre-hospital care.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance.