Flight Paramedic

Air Methods•Visalia, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flight Paramedic provides high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support as a member of the clinical flight crew serving the Visalia community. The role involves assessing, triaging, and treating patients during air medical transports, following standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). Safety is the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The position requires at least three years of recent experience in a busy 911 system and involves working aboard helicopters equipped to provide advanced, critical care. The Flight Paramedic maintains clinical competency, licensure, certifications, training records, equipment, and onboard supplies. The role also supports flight operations, patient follow-up, outreach and education, and the professional development of colleagues. This position has no supervisory responsibilities and requires regular attendance. Travel is approximately 5%.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of recent experience in a busy 911 system.
Registered EMT-P licensed in the state or states served.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots.
Skills required to practice as a paramedic under the assigned state's scope of practice, including advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
Positive interpersonal relationships and strong collaboration with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
Strong critical-thinking, reasoning, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime and a 24/7 on-call rotation.
Dependability and self-motivation in a frequently changing environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
National certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements.
Obtain FP-C or CCP-C specialty certification within two years of hire.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent, and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS certifications, when required by the state or county.
Complete one accepted advanced trauma course—TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course—before completing third-rider orientation; an advanced skills lab must accompany the course.
Obtain NRP certification before completing third-rider orientation.
Complete NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, and HazMat upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a health-related field.
Previous critical care transport experience.
Previous flight experience.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-hospital advanced life support from initial patient contact through transfer to the accepting medical facility, and maintain thorough patient care documentation.
Practice within the scope established by state regulations and Air Methods CBS; maintain clinical knowledge and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
Attend at least six educational programs annually pertinent to the practice.
Use and routinely maintain Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies; report equipment failures, take initial steps to arrange repairs as directed, and maintain adequate onboard supplies.
Keep the aircraft clean and orderly to support rapid response to transport requests.
Participate in patient follow-up, communication with referring institutions, and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, and complete required documentation.
Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists and assist the pilot as requested with radio, navigation, and visual-observation activities.
Follow safety standards to protect crew, patient, and equipment, and conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.
Perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
Serve as a role model, educator, and clinical resource; participate in departmental activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities.
Maintain awareness of current pre-hospital care issues through professional activities, including national and state legislative involvement.
Maintain regular scheduled attendance and perform other duties as assigned.