Flight Paramedic

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A paramedic is responsible for providing medical care and rapid transport to critically ill or injured patients in the air medical environment. This role involves learning and maintaining competency in advanced skills pertinent to practice as a flight paramedic, in conjunction with flight program protocols. The paramedic demonstrates the ability to provide care and treatment to air medical patients based upon department protocols and industry standards. This position also involves providing patient care in an elevated risk environment (helicopters) and collaborating to reduce risk and promote safe practices. The Flight Paramedic functions collaboratively with aviation staff (pilots and mechanics) and the Cox Air Care Medical Director (physician). CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, comprising six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. The organization is committed to improving the health of the communities it serves, aiming to be the best for those who need them, guided by values of safety, compassion, respect, and integrity.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved paramedic program
Minimum of 3 years Advanced Life Support (ALS) experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates effective leadership abilities
Exhibits valuable time management skills
Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
Current Missouri EMT-P licensure or E.M.T. - CP with Community Paramedicine Endorsement

Nice To Haves

CCEMT-P certified
Previous flight paramedic experience

Responsibilities

Providing medical care and rapid transport to critically ill or injured patients in the air medical environment
Learning and maintaining competency in advanced skills pertinent to practice as a flight paramedic and in conjunction with flight program protocols
Demonstrating ability to provide care and treatment to the air medical patient based upon department protocols and industry standards
Providing patient care in an elevated risk environment (helicopters)
Collaborating to reduce risk and promote safe practices
Functioning collaboratively with aviation staff (pilots and mechanics) and the Cox Air Care Medical Director (physician)