Flight Paramedic

Air Methods•Lockhart, TX

54d•$31 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

In Lockhart, you’ll deliver lifesaving care for the community you love and live in, soaring above Texas landscapes. With 3+ years of recent busy 911 experience, you’ll fly in state-of-the-art helicopters—an ICU in the sky—providing advanced care while continuing your education with our support. Ready for a new adventure? Nestled in the heart of Central Texas, Lockhart combines upscale small-town living with rich history and renowned culinary excellence. Residents enjoy a welcoming community, scenic historic downtown, locally owned boutiques and restaurants, live entertainment, and convenient access to Austin and San Antonio. With its blend of charm, culture, and quality of life, Lockhart offers an exceptional place to live, work, and explore.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system
As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots.
Skills as required to practice as a paramedic as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Registered EMT-P licensed in state(s) served
National Certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements
Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS (if state or country required)
Advance trauma course: one (1) of the following is acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course prior to completion of third-rider orientation. (Please note advanced skills lab must accompany all of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses)
NRP certification prior to completion of third-rider orientation
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred
Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus
Specialty certification: (FP-C or CCP-C) required within two (2) years of hire

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).
You’ll be responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.
Provide pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care transfer to the accepting medical facility; maintain thorough patient care documentation.
Practice within defined scope of practice as established by state regulations and Air Methods CBS.
Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
Attend a minimum of six educational programs annually pertinent to your practice.
Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed.
Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care.
Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests.
Participate in patient follow-up, referring institution communication, and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment.
Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.
Perform advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
Serve as a role model, educator, and clinical resource.
Participate regularly in departmental activities, projects, committees, and research and publishing opportunities.
Maintain awareness of current pre-hospital care issues through professional activities including national and state legislative involvement.
Other Duties as assigned.
Regular scheduled attendance
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.