Flight Paramedic

Acadian Ambulance•Galliano, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Bristow Search and Rescue is seeking an experienced Search and Rescue Flight Paramedic to provide advanced prehospital and critical care during helicopter-based search-and-rescue missions. Applicants must be licensed paramedics with critical care experience and physically capable of performing helicopter hoist operations and working in remote, austere environments. Responsibilities include caring for both critical and non-critical patients during extended helicopter transports, participating in rescue and evacuation operations, maintaining mission readiness, and completing frequent training to stay current on search and rescue procedures, aviation safety, and required certifications. This position offers a 7-day-on/7-day-off schedule, along with mileage reimbursement and per diem.

Requirements

Licensed paramedics with critical care experience.
Physically capable of performing helicopter hoist operations and working in remote, austere environments.
PHTLS, PALS, and NRP are required within 12 months of hire.
Advanced Credential CCP-C or FP-C (preferred) within 18 months of hire.
Company ID
National AND State Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
BLS/CPR, ACLS Card (AHA guidelines)
Instructor cards will be accepted in lieu of provider cards
Parish or County Certification Card, where indicated
Applicable Driver’s License
High school diploma or GED
Body Weight of 210 lbs or less in uniform
Must be able to report to the assigned Air Med station within 90 minutes' drive time from residence
National Registry and appropriate State Paramedic license
BLS, ACLS, and a valid driver's license is required
Paramedics –at least three years of experience as a Paramedic with Critical Care Transport preferred, or proof of the equivalent prior employment history
Strong working knowledge of the CORE protocols and knowledgeable of the use of the CCT equipment. (Internal Applicants)
No recent disciplinary actions, QI Issues, or Safety infractions. (Internal Applicants)
Alternates must be able to report to the assigned Air Med Station within 90 minutes of drive time. (Internal Applicants)
A comprehensive interview to include a written and oral protocol assessment and a practical skills assessment will be given at the interview. (Internal Applicants)
A comprehensive work history/QI status review with the candidate's OM/OC/OS/QIC will be conducted prior to the interviews in lieu of a letter of recommendation. The candidate’s operations management group's positive recommendation will be required for an interview to be scheduled. (Internal Applicants)
Applicants must be able to report to the assigned Air Med Station within 90 minutes of drive time. (External Applicants)
A comprehensive interview to include a written and oral protocol. An assessment and a practical skills assessment will be given at the interview. (External Applicants)
A comprehensive work history review will be conducted prior to the interviews by phone. (External Applicants)
Maintain social, ethical, and organizational norms.
Achieve accomplishment of all task details.
Maintain good personal motivation; develop a sense of ownership of job tasks and results.
Must have a sense of urgency for all work performed.
Ability to work under pressure of meeting strict deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Credential CCP-C or FP-C
Acadian Companies Critical Care Transport Course completion preferred (Internal Applicants), or other Credentialed Critical Care Course (External applicants) preferred

Responsibilities

Provide advanced prehospital and critical care during helicopter-based search-and-rescue missions.
Care for both critical and non-critical patients during extended helicopter transports.
Participate in rescue and evacuation operations.
Maintain mission readiness.
Complete frequent training to stay current on search and rescue procedures, aviation safety, and required certifications.
Conducts him/herself as a leader, a role model, and a clinical resource.
Participates in meetings with the Air Med Management group to include disaster drills, staff meetings, and community/hospital meetings.
Identifies areas of concern and communicates with Flight Line Supervisors, Associate Quality Improvement Supervisors, Operations Manager/Supervisor, Chief Flight Nurse, and Quality Improvement Supervisor as necessary.
Promotes company health and wellness programs and initiatives.
Assists and works with Associate Quality Improvement Supervisors and Flight Line Supervisors as needed.
Special project as assigned.
Communicates with Operations Manager/Supervisor and Lead Pilot to assure timely identification of safety issues, reporting, and resolution.
Promote and uphold safety standards for self, flight line staff, and patients to include HSE standards.
Reports fatigue issues as needed and consults with AMOC/Air Med management.
Conduct a careful examination of the patient for signs and symptoms of illness/injury and assist other medical personnel as necessary.
Administer prompt and efficient basic, intermediate, or advanced life support care within the limits of licensure or certification and in accordance with approved protocols prior to and during transport.
Provide careful handling of the patient to and from the air ambulance.
Provide safe and efficient transport of the patient in the air ambulance to the medical facility.
Provide a safe and efficient transfer of patient and patient care information to the receiving personnel at the destination.
Document all aspects of patient condition and treatment on ePCR run reports. Obtains and records non-medical patient information as required. Completes other patient documentation and forms as required.
In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for the use of basic extrication tools and procedures to gain access to the patient if necessary.
In the absence of other qualified personnel, responsible for controlling the patient's surroundings in such a way as to minimize further danger and control the actions of bystanders.
Follows all FCC regulations when communicating via electronic communications equipment.
Completes assigned station and station grounds duties.
Complete all required company reports and logs and when necessary provides other ambulance and supervisory personnel with the information.
Possibility to be temporarily assigned to a ground ambulance by Flight Line Supervisor, Operations Manager/Supervisor as needed when the aircraft cannot fly.
Must meet and fulfill the qualifications, requirements, functions, and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic and Intermediate job descriptions.
Conduct regular aircraft inventory and equipment testing to ensure all equipment is present, clean, and in proper working order.
Upon completion of transport, responsible for all assigned duties which will place the aircraft and equipment back in service.
Responsible for full knowledge of the ambulance's and air ambulance’s equipment and its proper use at all times.
Document and report all needed repairs to the proper maintenance departments (Metro Aviation Personnel for aircraft, Materials Management for medical equipment) as well as to Flight Fine Supervisors and Operations Manager/Supervisor.