Flight Paramedic

Flight Paramedic

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Location: Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks, ND 58201

Summary: The Flight Paramedic provides direct patient care in accordance with established policies, procedures, and patient care guidelines of the organization and works within the established scope of practice of the designated governing EMS body during the transport of patients by fixed-wing airplane and ground ambulance or in accordance with their hospital assignments when not on a transport. The Flight Paramedic maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide critical care appropriate for the patients served and facilitates the coordination of patient care with our partners in the region.

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC I $27.80 - $41.71 USD Hourly- Advanced Provider International Trauma Life Support (ITLS), Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), or other Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) Approved Advanced Trauma Course prior to Start Date.

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC II $29.19 - $43.79 USD Hourly- 6 years or more Paramedic experience with associate's degree and advanced certification, OR- 3 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelor's degree

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC III $30.65 - $45.98 USD Hourly- 12 years or more Paramedic experience with Associates and/or Advanced Certification (FP-C, CC-P, CP-C), OR - 6 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelor's degree

Essential Job Functions:

• Responds to requests for and conducts patient transports in fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulances. Provides high-quality critical care in accordance with the patient care guidelines established by the organization. Demonstrates ability to function as a member of the flight crew and ensure the safety of the crew, patients, and other passengers during transport.
• Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
• Transports patients to all internal departments at Altru Hospital, as well as to Fargo, Minneapolis, and Rochester and is a member of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transport team.
• Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's condition promptly and takes appropriate action in accordance with patient care guidelines.
• Works in the Emergency Room assisting the RNs with triage and critical patient care.
• Performs and documents assessments according to guidelines and/or as patient condition requires, i.e., vital signs, intake and output, IV's, blood sugars, room/caregiver assignment, etc. and ensures patient is properly identified.
• Works as a cohesive team with First Responders. Creates a smooth transition of care. Provides feedback and follow-up to First Responders as necessary.
• Provides coverage for various special functions throughout the Grand Forks community and surrounding areas, i.e., races, sporting events, city sponsored events.
• Serves as a safety officer and patient care resource (within applicable scope of practice and training) for specialty teams conducting transport of neonatal patients by fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulance.
• Serve as a preceptor to new employees and students.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Education: Preferred: Associates - Related Field- OR -Bachelors - Related Field

Work Experience: Required: An equivalent combination of education and experience Related Experience

Language Requirements: This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.

Physical Demands: Sit: Occasionally (5-33%) Stand: Frequently (34-66%) Walk: Frequently (34-66%) Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%) Reach: Frequently (34-66%) Crawl: Rarely (1-4%) Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%) Twist: Frequently (34-66%) Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%) See: Continuously (67-100%) Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands: Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Heavy (40-100 pounds) Carry: Heavy (40-100 pounds) Push/Pull: Heavy (40-100 pounds) Slide/Transfer: Heavy (40-100 pounds)

Working Conditions: Indoor: Frequently (34-66%) Outdoor: Frequently (34-66%) Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions: Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials. Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving, but drive daily or almost daily. Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week. Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position: Occasional Driver