Flight Paramedic Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• North Dakota Paramedic License
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) licensed Paramedic at the time of hire.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required at time of hire.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required at time of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required at time of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required at time of hire.
• A minimum of 2 years flight experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) preferred.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Previous leadership experience is preferred.
• Instructor status and/or willing to obtain such status for most EMS courses. If not currently an instructor, he/she will obtain within 6 months of beginning in this role.
• Membership in professional organization(s) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced life support and critical care interventions during air medical transports in accordance with flight protocols and paramedic scope of practice.
• Perform comprehensive assessments, initiate treatments, and adjust care based on patient condition and transport environment.
• Collaborate with flight nurses, pilots, and receiving facilities to coordinate safe and effective patient care and transport.
• Maintain readiness of clinical equipment and medications on the aircraft; participate in safety checks and drills.
• Document assessments, interventions, and transport details accurately in air medical and hospital systems.
• Participate in training, simulation, and quality improvement activities specific to air medical operations.

Benefits

• Crew Quarters are available to out of town candidates, pending availability