Flight Paramedic

PHI Air Medical•Conroe, TX

12d

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, the Flight Paramedic provides safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports, applying specialized flight-paramedic principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics. Patients may be transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground vehicles. The role includes patient assessment and treatment, accurate clinical and billing documentation, communication with internal and external customers, and participation in public relations and marketing activities. The Flight Paramedic maintains clinical knowledge and competencies through required meetings, chart and equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, continuing education, and annual recurrent competency requirements. The position functions under the licensure of the program’s Medical Director and is responsible for practicing within local Department of Health Services regulations and scope of practice. PHI Health describes itself as a leading U.S. air ambulance provider, transporting more than 22,000 patients each year from more than 80 bases. Its mission is to move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety.

Requirements

Active paramedic certification in the state of employment.
At least three years of current Paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and PHTLS/ITLS certifications.
Obtain FP-C within 24 months of hire.
Successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
Effective human-relations skills for interfacing with personnel at all levels and external customers.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic charting.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, as well as drug screening and a background screen.
Maintain body weight below 235 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Five years of current Paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service preferred.
NRP certification preferred.
Instructor certifications preferred.
Flight or transport experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized functions and complex patient assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground.
Document appropriate and accurate assessment and treatment information during stabilization and transport.
Document complete and accurate billing information for patient transports.
Maintain and facilitate effective, timely communication with management and internal and external customers.
Participate in activities supporting public relations and marketing efforts.
Maintain knowledge for the flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to critical-care patient transport.
Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Maintain active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
Function clinically under the licensure of the program’s Medical Director.
Perform within applicable local Department of Health Services regulations and scope of practice.