FLIGHT PARAMEDIC

Job Summary

Utilizing pre-hospital critical care experience, perform the duties of an air medical provider pursuant to the standards as set forth by company management and the Department of Health.

Position Locations

• Central New York
• Fingerlakes
• Mowhawk Valley

Summary of essential job functions

• Participation in shift crew briefings
• Accurate and timely completion of company timesheet
• Maintain proficiency and currency in conjunction with company training programs
• Perform pre and post-flight aircraft inspections to ensure cleanliness and operability of medical and safety equipment according to NYSDOH regulations and MFC SOP
• Perform patient care according to the company "Standards of Care" and NYSDOH guidelines
• Completion of annual clinical requirements
• Perform general housekeeping duties to ensure cleanliness and functionality of work areas
• Timely completion of assigned "Shift Duties and Responsibilities"
• Participation in company Quality Management program
• 100% attendance at company meetings
• 100% adherence to quarterly skills requirement
• Accurate and complete collection of flight reimbursement information
• Accurate and complete patient care documentation
• Adherence to company policies and procedure

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of consistent experience providing patient care at the Paramedic level
• Possess and maintain certification in:
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support for the Experienced Provider (ACLS-EP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR)
• Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C). The employee must be certified or receive certification within one year of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). The employee must be certified or receive certification within one year of hire.
• Possess, or obtain within 90 days of hire date certification in the following National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses:

- ICS-700

- ICS-100

- ICS-200

• Possess and maintain, or obtain in accordance with Mercy Flight Central Policy, course completion in one of the following Advanced Trauma Care Courses:

- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Course Audit

- Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)

• Maintain certification / proficiency according to state and local standards:

-NYS EMT-Paramedic


Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time in uncomfortable conditions
• Must be able to regularly stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. unaided
• Must be able to endure long periods of adverse flight conditions, including, but not limited to: extreme temperatures, prolonged discomfort, and aircraft turbulence
• Must be physically able to crawl in and out of the aircraft unaided, walk at least ¼ mile carrying 50 lbs. of equipment, and must be able to securely fasten all required aircraft restraints
• Employee's weight shall not exceed 240 pounds, inclusive of flight suit, appropriate footgear and helmet

Company Information

Mercy Flight Central operates AW-119 aircraft out of our Canandaigua, Syracuse and Rome area locations. Through a comprehensive and aggressive continuing education program, we are able to maintain high standards within the Air Medical transport industry. MFC is currently utilizing a HAL S3201 Advanced Tetherless Patient Simulator to enhance our simulation based education. Our education program prepares the air medical provider to use and understand our state of the art equipment; to include Terason portable ultrasound, Zoll X series cardiac monitor, and Hamilton T1 ventilator.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mercy Flight Central provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.