Flight Paramedic

Parkview Health • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Working under the direction of the Flight Nurse, the paramedic has the responsibility and accountability for assuring the delivery of quality care for a designated patient and/or group of patients in accordance with individual patient's needs, hospital and departmental policies and protocols, standards of care and established by EMS Commission and Flight Medical Director.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed a State approved Paramedic course.
• Meets Indiana State Paramedic guidelines and holds a valid state paramedic certification/license.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must maintain current CPR, ACLS, and PALS or PEPP certifications.
• Must obtain PHTLS or ITLS within 1 year of hire/transfer.
• FP-C or CCP-C required within 2 years of hire/transfer (current employees as of 7/24/16 will have until 7/24/18 to obtain.)
• NRP required within 2 years of hire/transfer (current employees as of 7/24/16 will have until 7/24/18 to obtain.)
• Five years experience as a paramedic in the pre-hospital setting required.

Nice To Haves

• Additional post high school education desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings as required or requested by the Director Flight/EMS Services.
• Attend 80% of Grand Rounds for full time employees and pro-rated for part time employees.
• Attend bi-annual critical skills lab.
• Attend bi-annual recurrent safety training.
• Maintain local, state and federal safety training requirements.
• Maintain a physical level sufficient to provide essential functions and meet height/weight guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees