Flight Paramedic

AEROMD LLC • St. Croix, VI, US, VI

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About The Position

The Paramedic Critical Care Flight position transfers injured or critically ill patients between hospitals and other healthcare facilities as part of AeroMD’s interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists. The role requires adaptability, critical thinking, and a willingness to learn skills for out-of-hospital care. It is physically and intellectually demanding, and care is provided in accordance with approved AeroMD protocols, policies, and procedures.

The Flight Paramedic provides care to adult, pediatric, and obstetric patients across a range of acuity levels, including during fixed-wing and ground critical care transport. The role requires effective collaboration, thorough documentation, professional conduct, and the ability to perform independently under high-stress conditions. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current National Registry Paramedic credential and state-level EMT-P licensure; U.S. EMT-P state licensure and ability to obtain VI EMT-P and/or FL EMT-P licensure.
• Obtain FP-C certification within six months of employment.
• At least five years of paid experience with an EMS provider at the paramedic level; the qualifications section specifies five years of paid EMT-P transport-level experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Maintain knowledge and training in current evidence-based practices for advanced cardiac, pediatric, and trauma care.
• Skills required to conduct fixed-wing and ground critical care transport.
• Ability to maintain adequate physical conditioning for job duties and to function effectively and independently under high-stress conditions while maintaining good working relationships.

Nice To Haves

• Dual credentials, overseas experience, military experience, or infectious disease experience.
• An associate, associate of applied science, or bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree is preferred.
• A blend of pre-hospital and critical care transport experience; critical care transport experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team and initiate a care plan based on patient assessment and input or data from significant others; continuously review and revise the plan as the patient’s condition requires.
• Maintain thorough patient care documentation.
• Provide care to adult, pediatric, and obstetric patients with varying levels of acuity.
• Transport critically ill or injured patients, applying advanced assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and intervention skills as needed.
• Complete daily duties and mandatory education and training, and stay current with AeroMD communications such as emails and shift briefings.
• Promote teamwork and unity when working with receiving and transferring centers.
• Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently, completing paperwork within required time frames.
• Become familiar with and use various types of biomedical equipment.
• Demonstrate professional behavior and perform proactive interventions that support AeroMD’s mission, vision, and values; respond to patient complaints.
• Demonstrate ownership, teamwork, communication, and compassion to support patient satisfaction and service excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including duties assigned by the Program Director or Chief Medical Officer.

Benefits

• Pre-employment and annual physicals, including appropriate immunizations as required, back screening, and a tuberculosis PPD skin test.
• Pre-employment and annual audiograms to monitor for hearing loss.
• Noise attenuation devices provided to employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED