Flight Paramedic

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

33d•$24 - $35

About The Position

Position Highlights This is a float Careflight Paramedic position. You will be working in our 3 bases located in Sioux Falls, SD, Aberdeen, SD and Pierre, SD. This position may be eligible for a $3,500 sign on bonus!! Schedule: 12 hour shifts: 7:00am-7:30pm and 7:00pm-7:30am; Rotate every other weekend/holiday. You will know your schedule 6 weeks in advance. Your preferences will be taken in consideration for scheduling. You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Provides emergency medical services, under the direction and supervision of the Emergency Department Physician and management for providing high quality patient care according to established standards of performance, the philosophy and objectives of Avera and the Careflight Program. What you will do Collects patient health data from patients, referring healthcare providers and patient charts. Analyzes the collected data to assist in determining diagnoses and area of problem focus. Identifies expected outcomes and goals individualized to the patient, and develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes during transport. Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care. Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of the outcomes, calls medical director for orders or utilizes protocols in place. Evaluates own practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations. Completes peer evaluations when requested. Acquires and maintains current knowledge in practice, procedures and care. Collaborates with the patient, significant others and health care providers to provide appropriate patient care. Utilizes research findings in practice if appropriate. Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering patient care in support of responsible, ethical and safe patient care and environments. All Careflight personnel are responsible for maintaining physical health and proper weight, not to exceed 240 pounds.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) - International Board of Speciality Certification (IBSC) within 2 Years
EMT - National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire
EMT - South Dakota Board of Medical & Osteopathic Examiners (SDBMOE) Upon Hire
EMT - North Dakota Health and Human Services within 90 Days
Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire
3 years of field experience in ALS ambulance, previous teaching experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proficiency in all EMS skills and familiar with various EMS training techniques

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's

Responsibilities

Collects patient health data from patients, referring healthcare providers and patient charts.
Analyzes the collected data to assist in determining diagnoses and area of problem focus.
Identifies expected outcomes and goals individualized to the patient, and develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes during transport.
Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care.
Evaluates the patient's progress toward attainment of the outcomes, calls medical director for orders or utilizes protocols in place.
Evaluates own practice in relation to professional practice standards and relevant statutes and regulations.
Completes peer evaluations when requested.
Acquires and maintains current knowledge in practice, procedures and care.
Collaborates with the patient, significant others and health care providers to provide appropriate patient care.
Utilizes research findings in practice if appropriate.
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering patient care in support of responsible, ethical and safe patient care and environments.
All Careflight personnel are responsible for maintaining physical health and proper weight, not to exceed 240 pounds.