Flight Paramedic - PRN - Mercy Ft. Smith

Mercy•Fort Smith, AR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A Flight Paramedic is responsible for providing high-quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment while transporting patients under stressful situations. Working with the Flight Nurse, this position requires the ability to administer medicine and provide advanced life support in a helicopter's confined and noisy space. This role requires a combination of advanced clinical skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

Requirements

Current paramedic license in state of operation: MO EMS-P (Missouri Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic) or AR EMT-P (Arkansas Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic)
Three years ER or Critical Care experience.
Current BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service, ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) or PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support).
Must have or be able to complete within first six months of service, ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) or equivalent.
Must have or be able to complete within two years of service FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic).
Must be able to use a Cardiac Monitor, Non-Invasive and invasive BP Monitor, Mechanical Ventilator, C02 monitor, IABP, Impella, Intubation, Infusion Pump, and computer.

Nice To Haves

Previous flight paramedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing high-quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment while transporting patients under stressful situations.
Administering medicine and providing advanced life support in a helicopter's confined and noisy space.
Utilizing advanced clinical skills, quick decision-making, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.