Flight Paramedic

Description :A paramedic is responsible for providing medical care and rapid transport to critically ill or injured patients in the air medical environment. Is responsible for learning and maintaining competency in advanced skills pertinent to practice as a flight paramedic and in conjunction with flight program protocols. Demonstrates ability to provide care and treatment to the air medical patient based upon department protocols and industry standards. The paramedic is responsible for providing patient care in an elevated risk environment (helicopters) and collaborating to reduce risk and promote safe practices. This position functions collaboratively with aviation staff (pilots and mechanics) and the Cox Air Care Medical Director (physician). Education: ▪ Required: Graduate of an approved paramedic program ▪ Preferred: CCEMT-P certified Experience: ▪ Required: Minimum of 3 years Advanced Life Support (ALS) experience ▪ Preferred: Previous flight paramedic experience Skills: ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Demonstrates effective leadership abilities ▪ Exhibits valuable time management skills ▪ Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills ▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment Licensure/Certification/Registration: ▪ Required: Current Missouri EMT-P licensure or E.M.T. - CP with Community Paramedicine Endorsement