Flight Paramedic

Altru Health System•Grand Forks, ND

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Paramedic provides direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and patient care guidelines of the organization and works within the established scope of practice of the designated governing EMS body during the transport of patients by fixed-wing airplane and ground ambulance or in accordance with their hospital assignments when not on a transport. The Flight Paramedic maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide critical care appropriate for the patients served and facilitates the coordination of patient care with our partners in the region.

Requirements

Paramedic | National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Paramedic | North Dakota Board of Health | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Paramedic | Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Paramedic | Montana Board of Medical Examiners | Within 3 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
BLS , ACLS and PALS Certified | American Heart Association (AHA) | Prior to Start Date | Learning Management System
Driver's License with Acceptable Driving Record | Driver's License - Current State Licensed | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
6 years or more Paramedic experience with associate’s degree and advanced certification OR, 3 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelor’s degree
Advanced Provider International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or other Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) Approved Advanced Trauma Course prior to Start Date.
Eligible to serve as an Orientation Preceptor and Onboarding Coordinator for new staff.
Maintain required specialty certifications (e.g., PHTLS, AHLS, AMLS, ABLS, ATLS, NRP) and completion of ICS 300 and ICS 400 training.
Ability to Instruct BLS, ACLS, PALS, EMT, and NRP courses

Nice To Haves

Paramedic | South Dakota Board of Medical Examiners | Preferred | HR Primary Sources
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | Altru Health System | Within 12 Months of Start Date | HR Primary Sources
Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) required within 24 months of start date.

Responsibilities

Responds to requests for and conducts patient transports in fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulances.
Provides high-quality critical care in accordance with the patient care guidelines established by the organization.
Demonstrates ability to function as a member of the flight crew and ensure the safety of the crew, patients, and other passengers during transport.
Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure.
Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
Transports patients to all internal departments at Altru Hospital, as well as to Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester and is a member of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transport team.
Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's condition promptly and takes appropriate action in accordance with patient care guidelines.
Works in the Emergency Room assisting the RNs with triage and critical patient care.
Performs and documents assessments according to guidelines and/or as patient condition requires, i.e., vital signs, intake and output, IV’s, blood sugars, room/caregiver assignment, etc. and ensures patient is properly identified.
Works as a cohesive team with First Responders.
Creates a smooth transition of care.
Provides feedback and follow-up to First Responders as necessary.
Provides coverage for various special functions throughout the Grand Forks community and surrounding areas, i.e., races, sporting events, city sponsored events.
Serves as a safety officer and patient care resource (within applicable scope of practice and training) for specialty teams conducting transport of neonatal patients by fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulance.
Serve as a preceptor to new employees and students.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.