Flight Paramedic

PHI Health•Somerset, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking dynamic, driven individuals to join their life-saving team in Somerset, KY. As the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, PHI Health is committed to providing top-tier emergency medical services with unmatched speed and efficiency, saving lives when every second counts. The company transports over 22,000 patients annually from more than 80 bases nationwide, offering services and education to local communities and healthcare systems. The mission is to move communities to health while maintaining the highest safety standards. Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, the Flight Paramedic is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports. This involves applying specialized principles and techniques of flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures, and diagnostics.

Requirements

Must have an active Paramedic Certification in the state(s) employed.
Minimum of three years current field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP and PHTLS/ITLS.
Maintains all certifications required by policy.
FP-C within twenty-four months of hire.
Must successfully complete the PHI Health Group education/orientation program.
Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
Must meet and maintain clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy.
Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
Ability to communicate verbally, effectively and clearly in person, by radio and by phone.
Must maintain a body weight below 215 pounds.
Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds) and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Five years current field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
NRP preferred.
Instructor certifications preferred.
Flight or transport experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in healthcare related field preferred.
It is preferred that candidate lives within a one-hour drive or sixty (60) miles from the base (whichever is greater) of the candidate's residence.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.
Documents/Charts appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
Documents/Charts accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
Participates in activities to support Public Relations (PR) and marketing efforts.
Maintains knowledge base for flight nursing role.
Attends mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Clinically functions under the direction of the program’s Medical Director through medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance.
For clinical matters, reports directly to the program’s Manager of Clinical Services and indirectly to the National Director of Clinical Standards.
Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services
This position performs other job duties that include but are not limited to: Preceptor - Base Educator, CQI Representative - Program Peds CQI, Government Relations Representative, Membership Representative (PHI Cares), Social Media Representative, Office supplies and bound tree supplies, PRs/marketing, Wellness, Safety Representative or Safety Chair.
Other duties as assigned.