Flight Paramedic I

• Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).
• 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.
• 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 ensure repair of equipment as directed.
• Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
• Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource. Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities).

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 Bachelor's degree in health-related field preferred Minimum three (3) years' recent experience in a busy 911 system Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus 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 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) 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) Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in pre-hospital advanced life support, including assessment, triage, and treatment, while maintaining thorough patient care documentation. Holds current certifications in BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS, and advanced trauma courses, ensuring compliance with state regulations and medical standards. Highest-signal resume keywords Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support Critical Care Transport Experience BLS/CPR Certification ACLS Certification Advanced Trauma Course ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Assessment Triage Patient Care Documentation Advanced Practice Skills Medical Equipment Maintenance Soft Skills Role Model Educator Clinical Resource Certifications & Qualifications BLS/CPR ACLS PALS ITLS PHTLS TNCC

ATLS/ATCN

TNATC

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