Paramedic - Shift

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC

Rome, NY • Air Medical 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. Participation in shift crew briefings

• 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 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
• Accurate and complete collection of flight reimbursement information
• Adherence to company policies and procedure

Minimum of three (3) years of consistent experience providing patient care at the Paramedic level Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (CPR) Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C). 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

-- Maintain certification / proficiency according to state and local standards: --NYS EMT-Paramedic

reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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
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.
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.