Flight Paramedic

Global Medical Response • Danville, KY

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About The Position

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a Flight Paramedic in Danville, Kentucky, to transport patients safely to and from medical facilities and respond to scene calls. The role is part of an air transportation team focused on safety and effective, efficient patient care. Starting pay is $21.32 per hour, plus a $5.00 hourly area stipend modification; additional pay is described as dependent on experience (DOE).

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 are required before flight status.
• Obtain 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 care from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, while 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 member.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete necessary documentation.
• Assist with the pre-mission liftoff checklist and provide pilot assistance when needed, including radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
• Comply with safety standards to 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed