Travel Flight Paramedic

Air Methods•Crete, NE

19h

About The Position

The Travel Flight Paramedic provides high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support, including assessment, triage, and treatment of critical patients, in accordance with Air Methods Community Based Services Medical Director standards and guidelines. The role carries out Air Methods CBS’s mission and goals while making safety the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The paramedic provides care from initial patient contact until handoff to the accepting medical facility and completes thorough patient care documentation. The position serves as a medical flight crew member and may support neonatal and pediatric specialty transports. It includes maintaining clinical competency, required credentials and training, aircraft medical equipment and supplies, and a clean and orderly aircraft. The paramedic participates in pre-mission briefings, debriefings, safety briefings, outreach and education activities, and departmental projects. The role requires travel more than 50% of the time, residence more than four hours from the assigned location, and flexibility for assignments of up to 14 days and changing base locations. The schedule is 14 days on and 14 days off with 24-hour shifts. A $20,000 sign-on bonus, travel pay, per diem, and off-duty housing are stated in the overview. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and at least three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum three years of recent experience in a busy 911 system.
Registered EMT-P licensed in the state(s) served.
National certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements.
Obtain FP-C (Flight Paramedic-Certified) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic-Certified) within two years of hire.
Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS or equivalent, and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS certifications where required by the applicable state or county.
Complete one of TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC, or a CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course with the required advanced skills lab before third-rider orientation.
Obtain NRP certification before completing third-rider orientation.
Complete NIMS IS 100, 200, 700, and 800, and HazMat training upon hire.
Maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds, including empty flight suit and boots, for aircraft safety and operational requirements.
Have the skills required to practice as a paramedic under the assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
Demonstrate interpersonal and collaboration skills with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
Demonstrate critical thinking, reasoning, attention to detail, prioritization, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
Be able to work a flexible schedule, including 24-hour shifts, overtime, and an on-call rotation.
Be dependable and self-motivated in a frequently changing environment.
Have excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Reside more than four hours from the assigned location and provide scheduling flexibility for assignments of up to 14 days.
Maintain flexibility regarding assigned base location, which may be determined by need and subject to change.
Be able to travel more than 50% of the time.
Meet regular attendance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field.
Previous critical care transport and flight experience.

Responsibilities

Provide pre-hospital advanced life support, including assessment, triage, and treatment, from initial contact until care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility.
Maintain thorough patient care documentation and practice within the scope defined by the applicable state and Air Methods CBS.
Maintain clinical competency through ongoing laboratory and clinical experience, and communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
Maintain documentation of licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures; attend at least six relevant educational programs per year.
Know how to use and routinely maintain Air Methods CBS equipment and supplies; report equipment failures and take initial steps to arrange repairs as directed.
Maintain adequate onboard medical supplies and keep the aircraft clean and orderly for transport requests.
Participate in patient and referring-institution follow-up and planned outreach, marketing, and education activities.
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, complete required documentation, and assist with pre-mission liftoff checklists.
Assist the pilot as requested with radio, navigational, and visual observation activities, and comply with safety standards for the crew, patient, and equipment.
Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal and pediatric personnel during specialty transports and perform advanced skills and procedures approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
Serve as a role model, educator, and clinical resource; participate in departmental activities, projects, committees, research, and publishing opportunities.
Maintain awareness of current pre-hospital care issues through professional activities, including national or state legislative activities, elected or appointed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

$20,000 sign-on bonus, travel pay, per diem, and off-duty housing are stated in the overview.
Health, dental, and vision benefits.
Competitive 401(k) retirement plan.
Flexible spending account benefit plans.
Tuition reimbursement.
Full company-paid life insurance.
AD&D insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Business travel accident insurance.
Voluntary legal benefits.
Relocation assistance.
Employee assistance and benefit concierge service programs.