Flight Paramedic

Global Medical Response•Opelousas, LA

About The Position

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a Flight Paramedic in Opelousas, Louisiana, to work with an air transportation team transporting patients to and from medical facilities and responding to scene calls. The role emphasizes safe, effective, and efficient patient care and adherence to high safety standards for the crew and patients. Starting pay is $21.32 per hour, plus DOE. The Flight Paramedic provides pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support from initial contact until care is transferred to the accepting medical facility, while maintaining complete patient documentation. The role also involves aircraft and base safety procedures, flight mission preparation and debriefing, equipment readiness, and collaboration with colleagues and partner organizations. The employee may be responsible for covering open or vacant shifts in the assigned area as appropriate.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in a 911 or critical care setting.
Current EMT-P license or certification in the states served by the assigned area.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and trauma certifications before flight status.
Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C) certification within 24 months of hire.
NREMT-P certification may be required in the assigned area.

Nice To Haves

Flight experience.
Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and ITLS/PHTLS.

Responsibilities

Complete and submit an electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame.
Perform daily base checks, including narcotic counts.
Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, maintaining thorough patient care documentation.
Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual.
Know how to use and routinely maintain equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
Function as a medical flight team member.
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation.
Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and provide pilot assistance when needed, including radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
Comply with safety standards to help assure the safety of self, medical personnel, the patient, and equipment before liftoff.
Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Fill open or vacant shifts within the assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director.