Flight Paramedic - Kite Flight

Providence • Lubbock, TX

2d

About The Position

The Flight Paramedic delivers quality care to critically ill or injured patients during air medical or ground transportation without supervision. The role requires strong airway-management skills, particularly in caring for pediatric patients, who make up a substantial portion of the program’s transports.

The Flight Paramedic implements and coordinates policies and procedures in Covenant Health System manuals and supports efficient medical operations within the Specialty Transport Program. The position involves interacting with physicians and alternative healthcare facilities, assessing patients and using written standards when physician contact is unavailable, and participating in advanced medical treatment modalities as directed by the Medical Director and Coordinator of Specialty Transport. The role also contributes to community continuing education and the education and training of future Flight Paramedics.

The position is with Covenant Children's Hospital (Methodist Children's Hospital), part of Providence. Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect, and says it empowers caregivers to support and retain its workforce.

Requirements

• Successfully complete and maintain a Department of State Health Services- or National Registry-approved Paramedic training program, certification, or license.
• Upon hire, hold a Texas Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License or Texas Paramedic License issued by the Texas Office of EMS-Trauma Systems.
• Upon hire, hold National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Upon hire, hold National Provider ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Upon hire, hold National Provider PALS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Have 5 years of recent experience as an EMT-P with an active 911 service or flight service.
• Driving may be necessary; comply with state driving laws and requirements and provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request.

Nice To Haves

• Upon hire: NREMT-P or NRP.
• Upon hire: BTLS or PHTLS provider certification.
• Within 6 months of hire: New Mexico Paramedic Certification.
• Within 2 years of hire: FP-C and/or CNPT Certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care to critically ill or injured patients during air medical or ground transportation without supervision.
• Implement and coordinate policies and procedures in Covenant Health System policy and procedure manuals, and ensure compliance.
• Support appropriate and efficient management of medical operations within the Specialty Transport Program’s scope of services.
• Interact with physicians and alternative healthcare facilities.
• Assess and care for patients using written standards when physician contact is not possible.
• Participate in advanced medical treatment modalities as directed by the Medical Director and Coordinator of Specialty Transport.
• Assist with continuing education in the community and education and training of future Flight Paramedics.

Benefits

• Providence states that its benefits are designed to support caregivers and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed