Flight Paramedic

Sierra Medical Services Alliance • Susanville, CA

4d

About The Position

Under the supervisor, the ideal incumbent will perform duties associated with providing emergency medical care to the sick and injured in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES General Responsibilities The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a Flight Paramedic, in a dignified and compassionate manner, including but not limited to: Responding to an emergency efficiently and promptly; Administering basic, advanced and critical care life support to patients at the scene or transferring facility, en route to the receiving hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines; Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed; Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center; Maintaining order at scenes and requesting facilities; Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion; Adhere to and follow all Policies and Procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens; and Educate and /or train first responders, hospital staff, EMS responders, fellow crew-members, EMS trainees and the public. Additional Obligations and Skills The incumbent must possess and apply knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties of a flight paramedic, including but not limited to: Promptly responding to dispatched calls in accordance with Company policies, rules, and guidelines; Assuring that helicopter is in good working condition at all times, is properly maintained and stocked, has all necessary equipment and that the equipment is in good working order at all times; Cleaning, organizing and restocking helicopter in a ready condition after each flight; Receiving and responding to requests for transport and other duties-related communication via two-way radio or other communication devices; Maintaining accurate records of helicopters and other emergency equipment and/or personnel dispatched to each request and other operation and administrative data as required to maintain the operational continuity of the Company and as directed by superiors; Properly document each transport on the approved Patient Care Report in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures; Handling telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information respecting confidentiality requests at all times; Monitoring communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatch and requestors; and Maintaining apparatus and equipment in accordance with all policies, procedures and direction. The incumbent must perform routine tasks in and around the ambulance service building, including but not limited to: Checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning any apparatus operated by the Company; Cleaning, doing dishes, emptying trash and other related duties in the station; Washing and drying personal protective equipment; Representing the flight service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events; and Performing any other duty related to the Company as designated by the supervisor or manager. The incumbent must also: Be a team player, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards; Be flexible, as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; the incumbent's assigned work shift schedule may vary and the incumbent should be available to respond immediately for a call during the assigned work period, and the start and shift times may vary due to the nature of the business; Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, and grid book systems; Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses; Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are up-to-date; and Conduct him/herself in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors and or the public. Must be able to read, write and understand the English language. Company computer use requirement It is SEMSA’s expectation that all employees in all positions utilize the available company computer systems, including company email. These systems allow management to properly communicate with all employees and provide detailed information in various areas of employment. All of these links can be found on the “employee only” section of the company main webpage www.sierramed.org .

Requirements

• The incumbent must have a minimum of either a high school diploma or a GED as evidence of completion of a high school education, and must have and maintain current paramedic certification
• An incumbent must also maintain the required annual continuing medical education credits as set forth by the State EMS Office
• The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license, Paramedic certification, ACLS, American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer and/or American Heart Association BCLS certification, Hazardous Materials R & I (after hire), PALS, Advanced trauma course (TNATC, TPATC, ATLS or equivalent are acceptable) within one year of hire, FP-C certification within two years of hire, NRP or equivalent within six months of hire and other certifications as required
• Three years full-time ALS experience in a high performance EMS system or equivalent
• Additionally, the incumbent must possess basic computer knowledge

Nice To Haves

• Experience in EMS and public education; field or classroom based desired

Responsibilities

• Responding to an emergency efficiently and promptly
• Administering basic, advanced and critical care life support to patients at the scene or transferring facility, en route to the receiving hospital, and in a pre-hospital setting, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards, and in accordance with Company policies and guidelines
• Assessing the nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed
• Effectively communicating with professional medical personnel and treatment facilities to obtain instructions regarding further treatment and/or to arrange reception of patients to the appropriate center
• Maintaining order at scenes and requesting facilities
• Completing patient care forms, insurance forms, evaluation forms, and all other forms in a competent and timely fashion
• Adhere to and follow all Policies and Procedures concerning safety and contamination by bloodborne pathogens
• Educate and /or train first responders, hospital staff, EMS responders, fellow crew-members, EMS trainees and the public
• Promptly responding to dispatched calls in accordance with Company policies, rules, and guidelines
• Assuring that helicopter is in good working condition at all times, is properly maintained and stocked, has all necessary equipment and that the equipment is in good working order at all times
• Cleaning, organizing and restocking helicopter in a ready condition after each flight
• Receiving and responding to requests for transport and other duties-related communication via two-way radio or other communication devices
• Maintaining accurate records of helicopters and other emergency equipment and/or personnel dispatched to each request and other operation and administrative data as required to maintain the operational continuity of the Company and as directed by superiors
• Properly document each transport on the approved Patient Care Report in accordance with Company Policies and Procedures
• Handling telephone communications professionally and efficiently with careful regard to the divulgence of information respecting confidentiality requests at all times
• Monitoring communication equipment to maintain contact with dispatch and requestors
• Maintaining apparatus and equipment in accordance with all policies, procedures and direction
• Checking, restocking, inventorying and cleaning any apparatus operated by the Company
• Cleaning, doing dishes, emptying trash and other related duties in the station
• Washing and drying personal protective equipment
• Representing the flight service while on duty at public service functions, expositions, and other public events
• Performing any other duty related to the Company as designated by the supervisor or manager
• Be a team player, as EMS is a team effort, and providers must provide necessary assistance to ensure system sanitation, readiness and adherence to quality assurance standards
• Be flexible, as emergency services operate on a 24-hour clock; the incumbent's assigned work shift schedule may vary and the incumbent should be available to respond immediately for a call during the assigned work period, and the start and shift times may vary due to the nature of the business
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of local geography, which includes maps, streets, and grid book systems
• Maintain a thorough working knowledge of applicable current standards of care, including equipment functions and uses
• Assure that all certifications, licenses and registrations are up-to-date
• Conduct him/herself in a courteous, helpful, dignified and professional manner at all times when dealing with patients, co-workers, supervisors and or the public
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
• Utilize the available company computer systems, including company email

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED