FLIGHT PARAMEDIC
About The Position
Utilizing pre-hospital critical care experience, perform the duties of a clinician pursuant to the standards as set forth by company management and the Department of Health. Mercy Flight Central operates BK-117 aircraft out of our Canandaigua, Syracuse, and Rome area locations. Through a comprehensive and aggressive continuing education program, we are able to maintain high standards within the Air Medical transport industry. MFC is currently utilizing a HAL S3201 Advanced Tetherless Patient Simulator to enhance our simulation-based education. Our education program prepares the air medical provider to use and understand our state-of-the-art equipment, to include Terason portable ultrasound, Zoll X series cardiac monitor, and Hamilton T1 ventilator.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years of consistent experience providing patient care at the Paramedic level
- Possess and maintain certification in: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support for the Experienced Provider (ACLS-EP)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR)
- Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C). The employee must be certified or receive certification within one year of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). The employee must be certified or receive certification within one year of hire.
- Possess, or obtain within 90 days of hire date certification in the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses: ICS-700, ICS-100, ICS-200
- Possess and maintain, or obtain in accordance with Mercy Flight Central Policy, course completion in one of the following Advanced Trauma Care Courses: Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Course Audit or Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)
- Maintain certification / proficiency according to state and local standards: NYS EMT-Paramedic
Nice To Haves
- The employee must be certified or receive certification within one year of hire for FP-C and NRP.
- The employee must obtain within 90 days of hire date certification in NIMS courses: ICS-700, ICS-100, ICS-200.
- The employee must obtain course completion in ATLS or TPATC in accordance with Mercy Flight Central Policy.
Responsibilities
- Participation in shift crew briefings
- Accurate and timely completion of company timesheet
- Accurate and timely completion of company-controlled substance log
- Maintain proficiency and currency in conjunction with company training programs
- Perform pre and post-flight aircraft inspections to ensure cleanliness and operability of medical and safety equipment according to NYSDOH regulations and MFC SOP
- Perform patient care according to company “Standards of Care” and NYSDOH guidelines
- Completion of annual clinical requirements
- Perform general housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness and functionality of work areas
- Timely completion of assigned “Shift Duties and Responsibilities”
- Participation in company Quality Management program
- 100% attendance at company meetings
- 100% adherence to quarterly skills requirement
- Accurate and complete collection of flight reimbursement information
- Accurate and complete patient care documentation
- Adherence to company policies and procedures
Benefits
- Comprehensive and aggressive continuing education program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
