Flight Paramedic I - AirCare - Full-Time/ Part-Time

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

To provide optimum critical/emergency care to sick or injured patients transported by aircraft or other vehicle to UMMC or other designated facility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Three (3) years of paramedic experience.
• Maximum weight limit of 250 pounds when fully clothed.
• Individual must be able to lift a patient weighing 250 pounds onto a stretcher and to carry said patient and stretcher for a minimum of fifty (50) feet and load patient and stretcher into a helicopter, or other vehicle, with the help of another provider.
• Paramedic from the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians.
• Paramedic from the Mississippi Department of Health required post-hire within 2 weeks.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Heart Association.
• FEMA ICS 100 and 700 from the Emergency Management Institute.
• One of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians certification: Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS), International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from the American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association required post-hire within six (6) months.
• Critical Care Paramedic from the Mississippi Department of Health required post-hire within two (2) years.
• Knowledge of the information and techniques to identify, diagnose and treat human injuries or diseases for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
• Knowledge of agents, equipment, procedures, and techniques for the provision of emergency and critical care for inter-facility and scene transports.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency conditions.
• Ability to provide physical and psychological treatment and comfort to patients.
• Ability to withstand exposure to noise, external weather conditions, and work in high altitudes.
• Ability to maintain and comply with weight and lifting restrictions and requirements.
• Ability to fill shifts at Jackson UMMC campus or remote site as required.

Nice To Haves

• Paramedic from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians in Louisiana and Alabama.
• Advanced Stroke Life Support (ASLS) from the American Heart Association and Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) from the American Burn Association.
• Critical Care Paramedic and Flight Paramedic from the International Board for Specialty Certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans, provides and documents care for patients in the disaster, transport, (air, ground) and/or the out of hospital environment.
• Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients, monitors patients condition during transport and adverse reactions to drugs of treatment.
• Interacts with pre-hospital and hospital personnel to ascertain the details surrounding the illness or injuries.
• Ensures the proper functioning and inventory of communications equipment, medical equipment and medical supplies.
• Reports equipment failures.
• Assists in maintaining, sterilizing and cleaning transport medical equipment to ensure the safety of patients in accordance with UMMC standards and protocols.
• Promotes a positive image of UMMC by participating in community outreach and educational programs.
• Assists in precepting and orienting colleagues and healthcare students.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of patient care provided during transport, prepares and maintains applicable reports and documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED