Flight Paramedic (FP-C)

Allegiance Mobile Health•McAllen, TX

18d

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the area manager, the Flight Paramedic provides safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports. The role applies specialized flight paramedic principles and techniques, emergency procedures, and diagnostics. Clinical practice is guided by the program's Medical Director through medical protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance; for clinical matters, the position reports directly to the program's current director of Clinical Standards. The position supports transport operations by performing patient assessments and treatment, maintaining accurate clinical and billing documentation, and facilitating timely communication with management and internal and external customers. It also participates in public relations and marketing activities, maintains role-specific knowledge, attends required training and review activities, and completes annual recurrent competency requirements. Additional duties may include base education, social media and public relations support, office and clinical supplies, wellness, and safety.

Requirements

Active Paramedic Certification in the state(s) of employment.
National Registry Paramedic certification if required in the state(s) of employment.
At least three years of current field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service; five years preferred.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and PHTLS/ITLS certifications.
Maintain all licenses and certifications required by policy.
Obtain FP-C specialty certification within 24 months of hire.
Effective human relations skills for interfacing with personnel at all levels and external customers.
Meet and maintain the clinical personnel weight restriction limit for flight according to policy and flight requirements.
Basic computer skills for email, electronic charting, and similar tasks.
Ability to communicate verbally, effectively, and clearly in person, by radio, and by phone.
Pass a pre-placement physical exam, including a functional capacity exam assessing strength and flexibility and the ability to lift up to 100 pounds, and pass drug screening.
Read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to tolerate flight stresses including excessive motion and vibration, extreme temperatures, and occasional fumes from exhaust and aircraft fuel.
Ability to sit for extended periods and wear a helmet with night vision goggles for long periods.
Physical ability to perform the listed duties, including required sitting, hand use, reaching, communication, occasional standing, walking, climbing or balancing, tasting or smelling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 100 pounds occasionally.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

National Registry Paramedic certification when not required by the state of employment.
Five years of current field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification.
Instructor certifications.
Flight or transport experience.
Bachelor's degree in a healthcare-related field.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages in pre-hospital settings and during inter-facility transports.
Perform specialized functions, complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground transport.
Document accurate and appropriate assessment and treatment information during stabilization and transport.
Document complete and accurate billing information for patient transports.
Provide clinical care under the direction of the program's Medical Director, following medical protocols and procedures and online medical guidance.
Report directly to the program's current director of Clinical Standards for clinical matters.
Maintain and facilitate effective, timely communication between management and internal and external customers.
Participate in activities supporting public relations and marketing efforts.
Maintain knowledge relevant to the flight paramedic role.
Attend mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
Complete all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Know and perform within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.
Perform other duties as assigned, which may include serving as a base educator or public relations representative and supporting social media, office and clinical supplies, wellness, and safety.