Flight Paramedic

PHI - Quality Care Through Quality Jobs•Front Royal, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PHI Health is the leading air ambulance provider in the United States, with an unmatched safety record and the best aviation, medical and communication specialists in the field. We transport more than 22,000 patients each year from our more than 80 bases across the country. Our mission is simple: move communities to health while maintaining the highest standard of safety. Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight paramedic practice, emergency procedures and diagnostics.

Requirements

Must have an active paramedic certification in the state employed.
Minimum of three years (five years preferred) current Paramedic field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP and PHTLS/ITLS.
Must successfully complete the PHI Air Medical Group education/orientation program.
Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.
Must possess basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.
Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, lift up to 100 pounds), drug screening and background screen.
Must maintain body weight below 235 lbs.

Nice To Haves

NRP preferred.
Instructor certifications preferred.
FP-C within twenty-four months of hire.
Flight or transport experience preferred.
Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed-wing and/or ground.
Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.
Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transports.
Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.
Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.
Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.
Completes all annual recurrent competency requirements.
Maintains an active paramedic certification and all other certifications required by policy.
Clinically functions under the licensure of the program's Medical Director.
Indirectly reports to the program's Manager of Clinical Services and the National Director of Clinical Standards.
Responsible for knowledge of and performing within the regulations and scope of practice of the local Department of Health Services.