Flight Paramedic

Global Medical Response•Carrizo Springs, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a Flight Paramedic in Carrizo Springs, Texas, to work with a team of air transportation professionals. The role safely transports patients to and from medical facilities and responds to scene calls. It focuses on safety and effective, efficient patient care while maintaining high safety standards for crew members and customers. Starting pay is $21.32 per hour, plus a $8.33 hourly area stipend modification.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in a 911 or critical care setting.
Current EMT-P license or certification in the states served by the assigned area.
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and trauma certification before attaining flight status.
Obtain Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C) certification within 24 months of hire.
NREMT-P certification may be required in the assigned area.

Nice To Haves

Flight experience preferred.
Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and ITLS/PHTLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete and submit an electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame.
Perform daily base checks, including narcotic counts.
Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support from initial contact until care is transferred to the accepting medical facility, maintaining thorough patient care documentation.
Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual.
Know how to use and routinely maintain equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
Serve as a medical flight team member.
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete necessary documentation.
Assist with the pre-mission liftoff checklist and provide pilot assistance when needed, including radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
Comply with safety standards to protect the crew, medical personnel, patient, and equipment before liftoff.
Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Fill open or vacant shifts within the assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director.