Life Flight Paramedic

Memorial Hermann Health System

About The Position

The Life Flight Paramedic serves in a leadership role and as a clinical expert in the delivery and management of patient care. The position is cross-trained to competently care for patients across multiple services and specialties, including patients with more complex diagnoses. The paramedic delivers care according to the Skills Inventory and the age and needs of the patient population, coordinates treatment planning with the multidisciplinary team, and helps direct the healthcare team toward positive outcomes. The role supports safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient care while following Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards. The paramedic also contributes to professional development and department goals, serving as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.

Requirements

Graduate of a paramedic training program.
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
Certified as a Paramedic by the Texas Department of Health.
Three to five years of experience as an in-charge paramedic in an ALS 911 service; MICU transport service experience will be considered.
Maintain current physical and mental well-being.
Able to lift at least 50 pounds and physically fit to lift, bend, and twist.
Able to perform job responsibilities in confined areas and differing environments.
Standard aircraft seat belts must fit without alterations.
Able to function in an aircraft cabin without physical restrictions.
Weigh less than 240 pounds in uniform.

Nice To Haves

BTLS or PTLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver appropriate patient care at a competent level according to the Skills Inventory and the age and needs of the patient population served.
Coordinate multidisciplinary planning for patient treatment and make appropriate clinical decisions about care delivery, resources, staffing, and priorities.
Participate in the development of clinical pathways and monitor performance outcomes.
Direct the healthcare team in attaining positive outcomes and meeting treatment goals.
Develop and implement transfer plans.
Evaluate the quality of patient care and contribute to revising standards of care.
Assist the Chief Flight Nurse with assigned projects or duties.
Ensure safe care for patients, staff, and visitors, and adhere to organizational policies and standards for time management, supply management, productivity, and service quality.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements, support department-based goals, and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.