Paramedic Transport |Pedi-Flite | Le Bonheur - Jackson

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare•Jackson, MS

About The Position

The Paramedic Transport role provides primary care to ill or injured patients at referring facilities and during transport to receiving facilities. The Paramedic communicates patient conditions to the medical control physician and works with the transport team and medical control to develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care. The role follows Pedi-Flite procedures, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements, and contributes to quality improvement, program marketing, education, and critical-care support. The Paramedic also models behavior consistent with MLH’s mission, vision, and values. Transport duties are performed under medical direction and applicable practice standards, including FAA and CAMTS requirements. The position involves preparing for transport through pre-flight or pre-drive checks, maintaining operational readiness and required credentials, completing accurate records, attending team meetings, and performing transport-paramedic duties. There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities.

Requirements

Technical degree or diploma in Paramedic.
Four years of related experience, including at least two years as a paramedic; the posting also states “3–5 years.”
Working knowledge of critical-care transport concepts, methods, techniques, and aeromedical physiology, including flight stressors for air transport.
Ability to work without close supervision and exercise independent judgment and critical-thinking skills in high-pressure, autonomous transport environments.
Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as patient records, and communicate verbally with associates, physicians, and medical control to support effective Crew Resource Management.
Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks and projects during time-critical transports.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Tennessee Paramedic certification from the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Division.
Tennessee Class D Driver License.
EMS Driver credential from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification from the American Heart Association.
STABLE Neonatal certification from the American Association for Respiratory Care.
PreHospital Trauma Life Support certification from the National Association of Medical Technicians.
Must weigh 240 pounds or less for aircraft weight and balance.
Ability to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently.
Good balance and coordination, and ability to perform physical activities including climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
Ability to react quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
Close visual acuity, including color, depth perception, and field of vision, for patient assessment, data analysis, and extensive reading.
Ability to tolerate frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact and exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials.

Nice To Haves

Mississippi Paramedic certification from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
Arkansas Paramedic certification from the Arkansas Emergency Medical Services.

Responsibilities

Provide primary care to ill or injured patients at referring facilities and during transport to receiving facilities.
Communicate patient condition information to the medical control physician and collaborate with team members and medical control on individualized, evidence-based care plans.
Conduct transports in accordance with Pedi-Flite policies, practice standards under medical direction, and regulatory requirements, including FAA and CAMTS requirements.
Complete pre-flight or pre-drive checks and other duties required to ensure transport readiness and operational safety.
Participate in the Pedi-Flite Quality Improvement Process, including QM reports and reviews.
Maintain required transport-team qualifications and renew credentials before they expire.
Serve as a critical-care resource for hospital staff and participate in approved educational and marketing activities.
Maintain accurate medical and non-medical records.
Participate in Pedi-Flite team meetings.
Perform duties specific to a transport paramedic.
Model behavior consistent with MLH’s mission, vision, and values.