Flight Paramedic (FP-C)

Allegiance Mobile Health•McAllen, TX

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. The paramedic provides care during rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground transport and clinically functions under the program 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 Flight Paramedic documents patient assessments, treatments, and transport billing information; communicates effectively with management and internal and external customers; and supports public relations and marketing efforts. The role maintains clinical knowledge and completes required meetings, reviews, skills labs, clinical rotations, continuing education, and annual 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 by the state(s) of employment.
At least three years of current field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.
Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, and PHTLS/ITLS certifications.
Obtain FP-C specialty certification within 24 months of hire.
Effective human relations skills for working with personnel at all levels and external customers.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic charting.
Ability to communicate verbally, effectively, and clearly in person, by radio, and by phone.
Ability to meet and maintain the flight clinical personnel weight restriction limit.
Ability to 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 to pass drug screening.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to wear a helmet with night vision goggles for long periods.
Ability to tolerate flight stresses, including excessive motion and vibration, extreme temperatures, extended sitting, and occasional exposure to exhaust and aircraft fuel fumes.

Nice To Haves

National Registry Paramedic certification when not required by the state.
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 comprehensive care and perform specialized assessments, diagnoses, therapies, and emergency treatment for patients transported by rotor-wing, fixed-wing, and/or ground.
Document accurate patient assessment, treatment, stabilization, and transport information.
Document complete and accurate billing information for patient transports.
Provide clinical care under the program Medical Director through established protocols, procedures, and online medical guidance.
Report clinical matters directly to the program’s current director of Clinical Standards.
Maintain effective and timely communication with management and internal and external customers.
Participate in public relations and marketing activities.
Maintain knowledge required for the flight paramedic role.
Attend mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions.
Complete annual recurrent competency requirements.
Know and work within applicable Department of Health Services regulations and scope of practice.
Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include base educator, social media or public relations representative, office and clinical supplies, wellness, and safety responsibilities.
Maintain licenses and certifications required by policy.