North East Float Flight Paramedic

Air Methods • DE

67d • $73,307 - $89,606

About The Position

Join Air Methods as a North East Float Flight Paramedic and take your critical care expertise to new heights. This dynamic role offers the flexibility and variety of supporting multiple Community Base Services (CBS) locations across Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania — ensuring life-saving care reaches patients wherever it’s needed most. As a key member of our flight crew, you’ll provide advanced life support during air medical transport, manage complex critical patients, and collaborate closely with flight nurses, pilots, and hospital partners. You’ll work a flexible schedule of two 24-hour shifts per week, assigned in advance by our Centralized Scheduling team, allowing you to focus fully on patient care and mission safety. To qualify, candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year of full-time flight experience and at least three (3) years of recent critical care or 911 experience within the past five years. If you’re an experienced paramedic ready to expand your impact, work alongside elite clinicians, and represent one of the nation’s most respected air medical teams, this float position offers the challenge and purpose you’ve been looking for.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED, along with at least three years of relevant experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system.
• Previous flight experience of 1 year full-time is required.
• Demonstrated paramedic skills aligned with your state's scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public.
• Exceptional critical thinking and reasoning abilities, paired with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including 24 hour shifts, overtime and an on-call rotation.
• Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent.
• Advance trauma course: one (1) of the following is acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TPATCor CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course.

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
• Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice.
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
• Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed.
• Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care.
• Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests.
• Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
• Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment.
• Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.
• Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
• Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource.
• Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).
• Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities.

Benefits

• Minimum pay: USD $73,307.52/Yr.
• Maximum Pay: USD $89,606.40/Yr.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees