Flight Paramedic

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 Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice 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 Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter 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 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 overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in pre-hospital advanced life support, critical care transport, and effective communication within a medical flight team. Maintains compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements while ensuring high-quality patient care and documentation. Highest-signal resume keywords Advanced Life Support Critical Care Transport Patient Care Documentation Interpersonal Skills Critical Thinking ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Paramedic Skills Triage Assessment Advanced Procedures Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Experience Patient Care Psychomotor Skills Safety Compliance Equipment Maintenance Documentation Soft Skills Collaboration Attention to Detail Multi-tasking Communication Flexibility Certifications & Qualifications Paramedic Certification OSHA Training HIPAA Training Industry Keywords 911 System Air Methods CBS Medical Director Clinical Rotations Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Tools & Technologies Medical Equipment Aviation Safety Equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr