Paramedic

Job Summary

This role involves performing patient care and treatment activities aboard helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft, demonstrating necessary clinical competencies to deliver assigned patient care functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide emergency medical services in airborne settings, ensuring safe and effective patient management.
• Maintain clinical proficiency in patient care functions relevant to flight and air medical transport.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED; completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic program.
• Experience: At least three years in Advanced Life Support or Critical Care settings; flight or air medical transport experience preferred.
• Licensure & Certifications:
  • Current EMT-P license from the relevant state health department.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS); obtained within 30 days of start.
  • Advanced certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TPATC, Pediatric Transport Course, and Paramedic Certifications (FP-C or CCP-C) within specified timeframes.
• Additional requirements include ongoing certification maintenance and potential state licenses based on operational needs.

Experience & Certification Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of three years in a supportive medical role; flight/air transport experience is a plus.
• Certifications:
  • CCAMTS accreditation waiver options may apply for experience.
  • Specific certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TPATC, Pediatric Transport, and Paramedic credentials must be obtained within designated periods after employment start.

Additional Notes:

All certifications and licenses should be maintained current; additional state-specific licenses may be required for fixed-wing services.