Travel Flight Paramedic

Air Methods•Las Cruces, NM

62d•$26 - $28•Remote

About The Position

Join Air Methods for an extraordinary career as a Travel Flight Paramedic. This role involves a work schedule of 14 days on and 14 days off with 24-hour shifts, allowing you to deliver top-notch critical care wherever the need arises. You will be responsible for the assessment, triage, and treatment of critical patients, ensuring their safe transport to appropriate medical facilities. From the unique vantage point of a helicopter, you'll enjoy breathtaking views, enhancing the experience of your daily work. Make a significant difference in patient care while upholding Air Methods' commitment to excellence and safety in critical medical transport.

Requirements

Minimum 36 months in a busy 911 transport or flight setting within the last 5 years.
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.
Clinical Flight Crew members must maintain a weight not exceeding 225 pounds (including empty flight suit and boots) for aircraft safety and operational requirements.
Skills as required to practice as a paramedic as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels.
Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task.
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.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred.
Previous critical care transport and flight experience preferred.
Specialty Certification Required: FP-C (Flight Paramedic-Certified) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic-Certified) within two years of hire.
Advanced Trauma Certification Required: Complete one of the following prior to third rider orientation: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC, or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course (with required advanced skills lab) (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

Provide high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment according to Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director standards and guidelines.
Carry out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.
Provide pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintain thorough patient care documentation.
Practice within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS.
Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
Attend minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice.
Be knowledgeable in the use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
Report medical equipment failures and take initial steps to insure repair of equipment as directed.
Maintain adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care.
Keep aircraft clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests.
Participate in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
Function as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
Assist in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assist pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
Comply with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment.
Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.
Perform advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).
Serve as a role model, educator and clinical resource.
Participate regularly in departmental activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).
Maintain 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.