Flight Paramedic

Air Methods•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Flight Paramedic provides high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support, including assessment, triage, and treatment, under standards established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). The role supports the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS, with safety as the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The paramedic provides care from initial patient contact through transfer to the receiving medical facility and maintains thorough patient care documentation. The position also serves as a medical flight crew member, supporting safe and effective helicopter operations and providing clinical resources to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty transports. The Flight Paramedic maintains clinical competency and required licensure, certifications, training, and education; operates and maintains medical equipment and onboard supplies; and participates in patient follow-up, outreach, education, and departmental activities. The position requires a minimum of three years of recent experience in a busy 911 system. A bachelor’s degree in a health-related field and prior critical care transport or flight experience are preferred. Specialty certification (FP-C or CCP-C) is required within two years of hire. This role requires a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation. Clinical flight crew members must maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots. Travel is approximately 5%. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The listed pay range is $63,747.84 to $77,925.12 per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three years of recent experience in a busy 911 system.
Registered EMT-P licensed in the state(s) served.
National certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements.
FP-C or CCP-C specialty certification required within two years of hire.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent, and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS certifications, when required by the applicable state or county.
One accepted advanced trauma course (TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course) before completion of third-rider orientation; an advanced skills lab must accompany the course.
NRP certification before completion of third-rider orientation.
NIMS training IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, and HazMat upon hire.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots.
Skills required to practice as a paramedic under the assigned state scope of practice, including advanced practice skills defined by the Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
Demonstrate critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation.
Dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
Previous critical care transport experience.
Previous flight experience.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-hospital advanced life support from initial patient contact through transfer of care to the accepting medical facility, and maintain thorough patient care documentation.
Practice within the scope established by state regulations and Air Methods CBS; maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experience.
Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
Maintain documentation of licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures; attend at least six relevant educational programs annually.
Know and routinely maintain medical equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and take initial steps to ensure repairs as directed.
Maintain adequate onboard medical supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly for transport requests.
Participate in patient follow-up, referring institution communication, outreach, marketing, and education activities.
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete required documentation.
Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and assist the pilot with radio, navigation, and visual observation activities as requested.
Follow safety standards to protect crew, patients, and equipment, and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty transports and perform advanced skills and procedures approved by the Medical Director(s).
Serve as a role model, educator, and clinical resource; participate in departmental activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities.
Maintain awareness of current pre-hospital care issues through professional activities, including state and national legislative involvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance.