Travel Flight Paramedic

Air Methods•Carlsbad, NM

1d•$26 - $28•Remote

About The Position

Join Air Methods for an extraordinary career as a Travel Flight Paramedic. With a schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off, working 24-hour shifts, you'll deliver top-notch critical care wherever the need arises. Your expertise will be invaluable in assessing, triaging, and treating patients, ensuring their safe transport to the appropriate medical facility. From the unique vantage point of a helicopter, you'll enjoy breathtaking views, enhancing the experience of your daily work. Join us in making a significant impact on the well-being of those in need, all while upholding our commitment to excellence and safety in medical transport.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system
Must reside greater than 4 hours from the assigned location and provide scheduling flexibility to allow up to 14-day assignments.
Maintain flexibility of assigned base location which will be determined based on need and subject to change.
Registered EMT-P licensed in state(s) served
National Certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements
Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS (if state or country required)
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire
Weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred
Previous critical care transport and flight experience preferred
1 year of full-time flight experience required for per diem (PRN) positions
Specialty certification: (FP-C or CCP-C) required within two (2) years of hire
Advance trauma course: one (1) of the following is acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course prior to completion of third rider orientation. (Please note advanced skills lab must accompany all of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses)
NRP certification prior to completion of third rider orientation

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 competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
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 insure repair of equipment as directed.
Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care. Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to insure 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, i.e., national, state legislative--elected or appointed.
Other Duties as assigned.