Flight Paramedic

PHI Air Medical•Rushville, IN

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About The Position

PHI Health is hiring a Flight Paramedic to provide safe, comprehensive care to critically ill or injured patients of all ages in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports. Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, the position applies specialized flight-paramedic principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics. Transport may be by rotor-wing aircraft, fixed-wing aircraft, or ground vehicle. The clinician functions under the program Medical Director’s licensure and must work within local Department of Health Services regulations and scope of practice. The role also requires participation in education, competency, communication, documentation, and outreach activities. PHI Health describes itself as a U.S. air ambulance provider transporting more than 22,000 patients annually from more than 80 bases, with a mission to move communities to health while maintaining high safety standards.

Requirements

Active paramedic certification in the state of employment.
At least three years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and PHTLS/ITLS certifications.
Obtain FP-C within 24 months of hire.
Successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/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 and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, as well as drug and background screenings.
Maintain body weight below 235 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Five years of current paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service preferred.
NRP certification preferred.
Instructor certifications preferred.
Flight or transport experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare-related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform specialized functions and complex patient assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatments during rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground transports.
Document accurate assessment and treatment information during patient stabilization and transport.
Document complete and accurate billing information for patient transports.
Maintain effective and timely communication with management, internal customers, and external customers.
Participate in public relations and marketing activities.
Maintain flight-paramedic knowledge by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to care and transport of critically ill or injured patients.
Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Maintain active paramedic certification and other certifications required by policy.
Function clinically under the program Medical Director’s licensure and perform within local Department of Health Services regulations and scope of practice.