Flight Paramedic

Global Medical Response•Macomb, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Evac Lifeteam is hiring a Flight Paramedic in Macomb, Illinois, to provide air ambulance and scene-call patient transport. The role is part of a team of air transportation experts committed to safe, effective, and efficient patient care and high safety standards for crew members and customers. Starting pay is $21.32 per hour, plus a $5.00 hourly area stipend modification; additional pay is described as DOE. The Flight Paramedic provides pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support from initial patient contact until care is transferred to the accepting medical facility. The position also carries responsibilities for flight preparation and safety, equipment and supply readiness, patient care records, ongoing clinical competency, and coordination with colleagues and external partners. The role may require filling open or vacant shifts within the assigned area as deemed appropriate 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 certification before flight status.
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 patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility, maintaining thorough documentation.
Maintain clinical competency 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.
Function as a medical flight crew member; attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete necessary documentation.
Assist with the pre-mission liftoff checklist and provide pilot assistance 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.