Flight Paramedic Full Time

Trinity Health • Clinton, IA

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About The Position

Provides professional care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the education and skills learned and certified as a paramedic, for all age groups in an air medical (helicopter), pre-hospital, and hospital environment (emergency and critical care). Is guided by Mercy One Protocols or direct medical control. Serves as a preceptor for new employees, students and Mercy One volunteer (Ride Along Program). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Performs initial and ongoing subjective and objective assessment of patients with complex health care needs in the pre-hospital and hospital environment (emergency and critical care). Promotes patient-centered care. Implements interventions and treatments consistent with Mercy One protocols and/or medical on-line direction, documenting response to cares and treatments. Collaborates with the patient, significant others, rescue personnel and outlying hospital personnel to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well coordinated. Quickly, efficiently, and calmly responds to emergent and critical situations. Communicates with patients at a level consistent with age and understanding. Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete reflecting all aspects of care provided.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years recent, full-time experience functioning as a paramedic or critical care paramedic, providing direct patient care.
• Current certification as a Paramedic (PM) in the State of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification – Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through American Heart Association Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Iowa Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Endorsement.
• Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served
• Obtain one of the following certifications: Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Trauma Care for Nursing, (ATCN) Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC) Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
• Successfully audit one of the following courses ATLS, ATCN, TPATC, TNATC, TNCC. Or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification
• Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic-Certified (CCP-C).
• Must meet weight requirement.
• Must pass an initial audiogram with an annual test every year there after
• Must not have any inner ear disturbance which might be affected in high altitudes

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing subjective and objective assessment of patients with complex health care needs in the pre-hospital and hospital environment (emergency and critical care).
• Promotes patient-centered care.
• Implements interventions and treatments consistent with Mercy One protocols and/or medical on-line direction, documenting response to cares and treatments.
• Collaborates with the patient, significant others, rescue personnel and outlying hospital personnel to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well coordinated.
• Quickly, efficiently, and calmly responds to emergent and critical situations.
• Communicates with patients at a level consistent with age and understanding.
• Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete reflecting all aspects of care provided.

What This Job Offers

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