Flight Paramedic

Flight Paramedic Incentives Starting Range: $80,000-$83,000 annually $10,000 Sign‑on Bonus, payable in two installments following the end of training Schedule: 5 days on / 10 days off rotation Company paid crew housing while on shift About the Role We’re hiring Flight Paramedics to provide direct patient care in accordance with GMR protocols and/or medical direction. They also assist with coverage of open shifts as needed with the assigned area. Essential Functions / Duties Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame, and for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count Provide pre‑hospital and intra‑hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public Function as a medical flight member Attend pre‑mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete necessary documentation Assist in pre‑mission liftoff checklist and pilot assistance when needed, e.g., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities Comply with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed Other duties as assigned Qualifications Experience Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a licensed Paramedic in an ALS or critical care setting required Flight experience preferred Education Current EMT‑P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area required AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status. Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 6 months of hire Advanced Certification (FP‑C) preferred, required within 12 months from date of hire Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred NREMT‑P certification may be required in assigned area Physical Demands Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit an N95 mask Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities Lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus Must be able to work a flexible work schedule Why Choose Guardian Flight? As a leading provider of air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry, Guardian Flight is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. EEO Statement Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options. #J-18808-Ljbffr