Flight Paramedic

PHI Health • Sierra Vista, AZ

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About The Position

PHI Health is hiring a Flight Paramedic in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, the Flight Paramedic provides safe, comprehensive care to critically ill or injured patients of all ages in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports. The role applies specialized flight-paramedic principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics while supporting rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground transports. The clinician functions under the licensure of the program’s Medical Director and must practice within applicable 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 annually from more than 80 bases. Its mission is to move communities to health while maintaining high safety standards. The company emphasizes safe, efficient, high-quality service to customers, communities, and colleagues.

Requirements

• Active paramedic certification in the state of employment.
• At least three years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911 or pre-hospital service.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and PHTLS/ITLS certifications.
• Obtain FP-C certification within 24 months of hire.
• Successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education and 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, with the ability to lift up to 100 pounds; pass 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 or pre-hospital service.
• NRP certification.
• Instructor certifications.
• Flight or transport experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized functions and complex patient assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatments for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground.
• Document appropriate and accurate assessment and treatment information during stabilization and transport.
• Document accurate and complete 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 role-related knowledge by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to critically ill or injured patients.
• Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
• Maintain active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
• Perform within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000.
• Competitive pay.
• Shift bonuses and shift incentives.
• Annual Safety Bonus.
• Annual Employee Bonus.
• Annual continuing education allowance for clinicians.
• Additional benefits described as part of a competitive pay and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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