Flight Paramedic

PHI - Quality Care Through Quality Jobs•Somerset, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is seeking dynamic, driven individuals to join their life-saving team in Somerset, KY. The company is committed to providing top-tier emergency medical services with unmatched speed and efficiency, saving lives when every second counts. This role supports the mission from the ground, playing a crucial part in orchestrating seamless operations that keep the advanced fleet soaring and patients safe. PHI Health offers an extraordinary opportunity to impact lives and develop a professional career in a meaningful way, collaborating with industry experts to enhance services and expand reach. PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, known for an unmatched safety record and having the best aviation, medical, and communication specialists. They transport over 22,000 patients annually from more than 80 bases nationwide, while also offering services and outreach education to local communities and healthcare systems. Their mission is to move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety. 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. This care is delivered in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports, requiring the application of 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
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
Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services
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