Flight Paramedic I

Intermountain Health•Pagosa Springs, CO

9d•$29 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Paramedic provides advanced, autonomous medical care to critically ill or injured patients during air and ground transport. The role requires exceptional critical thinking, technical skills, and collaboration with healthcare professionals in dynamic and often non-traditional settings. Flight Paramedics are responsible for patient care, operational readiness, and contributing to the overall quality of the transport program. The position is based at Cortez Air Base or Pagosa Springs Air Base, with a work city of Cortez, Colorado. Scheduled weekly hours are 42.12. The hourly pay range is $29.43–$45.39, with the actual rate dependent on experience. Orientation groups are anticipated for mid-January and mid-April.

Requirements

State-certified Paramedic and National Registry Paramedic with no restrictions, valid in the area of operation.
In states that require employment before certification, obtain certification within three months of hire.
Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma care qualifications.
Obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 120 days of hire.
At least three years of ALS experience or critical care transport experience.
Obtain FP-C or CCP-C certification within two years of hire.
Obtain advanced trauma care certification (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC) within one year of hire, or earlier if required by the state of operation.
Strong critical thinking and autonomous decision-making abilities in emergency and high-stress situations.
Expertise in patient care delivery, safety practices, and compassionate handling of critically ill patients.
Effective communication and teamwork with diverse healthcare professionals and patient families.
Leadership and mentorship skills, including the ability to train team members and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Meet the pre-hire weight requirement of less than 216 lbs by interview and maintain weight restrictions within policy.
Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks, including lifting, bending, and transferring patients and equipment.
Manual dexterity to operate complex medical equipment and perform life-saving procedures.
Ability to work in confined spaces, high-stress environments, and extreme conditions, including noise, vibration, temperature, and altitude.
Ability to pass annual physical health assessments and maintain stamina for long shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience in ALS or critical care transport.
Advanced certification in trauma care (e.g., TNATC, ATLS, PHTLS, TNCC).
Experience mentoring or training healthcare team members.
Familiarity with advanced medical technologies and ICU-level care during transport.

Responsibilities

Provide advanced life support, critical care, and patient stabilization during air and ground transport in compliance with medical protocols and safety standards.
Assess and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using critical thinking and autonomous decision-making in high-pressure environments.
Perform pre-hospital, interfacility, and in-transport advanced life support, including airway management, cardiac care, and medication administration.
Maintain and prepare medical equipment, ensure readiness for transport, and accurately and thoroughly document patient care.
Collaborate with healthcare teams, patients, and families to ensure clear communication and continuity of care during transport.
Follow safety protocols, including scene safety, air medical transport procedures, and management of altitude-related physiological challenges.
Participate in continuous professional development and obtain FP-C or CCP-C certification.
Train and mentor team members and participate in quality improvement initiatives.