Flight Paramedic

Global Medical Response•Wichita Falls, TX

About The Position

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a Flight Paramedic in Wichita Falls, Texas, to transport patients to and from medical facilities and respond to scene calls as part of an air medical transportation team. The role emphasizes safety and effective, efficient patient care. Starting pay is $21.32 per hour, plus applicable experience-based pay (DOE). The Flight Paramedic provides advanced life support from initial patient contact through handoff to the receiving medical facility, documents patient care, and maintains clinical competency and required credentials. The position also includes base and equipment checks, participation in flight briefings and safety procedures, and assistance with aircraft checklists and pilot activities when needed. The employee may be responsible for filling open or vacant shifts in the assigned area as determined by the Regional Director.

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 certifications before 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 handed off 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 member.
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, and complete necessary documentation.
Assist with the pre-mission liftoff checklist and assist the pilot when needed, including radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
Comply with safety standards to protect crew, medical personnel, patients, 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.