Flight Paramedic

Air Methods•Tucson, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Paramedic provides high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support, including patient assessment, triage, and treatment, in accordance with standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). The role carries out Air Methods CBS’s mission and goals, prioritizing safety throughout the transport continuum. The paramedic provides care from initial patient contact through transfer to the accepting medical facility and maintains thorough patient-care documentation. The position is based in Tucson and includes helicopter-based patient transport.

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.
At least three years of recent experience in a busy 911 system.
Registered EMT-P licensed in the state or states served.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots, as a member of the Clinical Flight Crew.
Skills required to practice as a paramedic under the assigned state scope of practice, plus advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, critical-thinking, reasoning, prioritization, multitasking, and attention-to-detail skills in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Dependability and self-motivation.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent, and advanced-provider ITLS or PHTLS certifications, where required by the state or county.
One acceptable advanced trauma course—TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC, or a 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 training upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred.
Previous critical care transport and flight experience is a plus.
National certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements.
FP-C or CCP-C specialty certification required within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-hospital advanced life support from initial contact through transfer 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 knowledge and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experience, and 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 how to use and routinely maintain Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies; report medical equipment failures and take initial steps toward repair as directed; maintain onboard supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly.
Participate in patient follow-up, communication with referring institutions, and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, complete required documentation, assist with the pre-mission liftoff checklist, and assist the pilot with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities as requested.
Follow safety standards to protect self, medical personnel, patients, and equipment, and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty-patient helicopter transports; perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
Serve as a role model, educator, and clinical resource; participate in departmental activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities; and stay informed about pre-hospital care issues through professional activities, including national and state legislative involvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance.
Work a flexible schedule that may include overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation.