Full time Paramedic (Emergency M

Position: Flight Paramedic

Dept: CareFlight Air & Mobile Services

Shift: Full Time 7pm - 7:30am / 72 Hours per Pay

Facility: Miami Valley Hospital

The Flight Paramedic functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence. The Flight Paramedic provides advanced emergency/critical are in conjunction with a CareFlight Nurse during transport. The Flight Paramedic utilizes evidence-based principles to provide safe and rapid transport of critically ill or injured patients by air ambulance or mobile intensive care to a higher-level medical treatment facility. The Flight Paramedic provides advanced emergency/critical care during medical transport and may also provide care within their scope of practice throughout Premier Health. This position also includes public relations and medical education functions.

Education: High School completion / GED.

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• Paramedic in the State of OhioParamedic in the State of Ohio
• The following certifications are required at the time of hire:
• BLS, ACLS and PALS
• The following certifications are required within the specified timeframe following hire:
• 90 Days- ITLS or PHTLS
• 1 Year - NRP, ATLS (audit)
• 2 Years - CAMTS approved professional certification

Experience: Minimum 3 - 5 years of Paramedic experience with transport experience required. Preferred to have recent full-time active experience with 911 Emergency Service Agency or MICU Transport Company

Knowledge/Skills:

COSTUMER FOCUS: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers

MANAGE AMBIGUITY: Makes decision on the basis of information you have; copes with uncertainty and risk; easily adapts to change

COMPOSURE: Calm and cool under pressure, does not become defensive or irritated when things are tough

TEAM PLAYER: Works together with colleagues as one team, is cooperative and encourages collaboration

COMPASSION: Genuinely cares about others, including colleagues, associates and patients

TIME MANAGEMENT:Sets and prioritizes goals, uses time efficiently and effectively

FLEXIBILITY: Maintains flexibility in assisting to meet department staffing needs