FLIGHT PARAMEDIC-FIRST FLIGHT OF WYOMING (FT) INTERNAL

DEPARTMENT: EMS First Flight of Wyoming
REPORTS TO: EMS Director/ EMS Base Supervisor

JOB SUMMARY
To provide optimum critical/emergency care to sick or injured patients transported by aircraft or other vehicle to/from scenes and medical facilities in the region.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. They must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current Wyoming EMT-Paramedic and National Registry – Paramedic.
• Montana State Licensed Paramedic – within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to successfully perform all duties within applicant scope inside confined spaces with no limitations.
• Ability to successfully pass physical agility and endurance assessment with no limitations upon hire, annually and as needed.
• Must maintain body weight as to fit into the seat belts/shoulder harness as provided by the aircraft manufacturer without modification to those safety devices.
• Crew weight restriction is 225 pounds fully dressed at the time of hire and must maintain within this requirement at all times.
• Clean-shaven at all times.

EXPERIENCE
Required: 3 years minimum of ALS, critical care experience.

Preferred: 3 – 5 years of ALS critical care experience as a flight/ground transport paramedic. Previous flight experience.

SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.

• Must possess a high degree of confidentiality in all matters with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Must have ability to quickly and calmly react to life threatening situations and perform effectively.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique and infection control principles.
• Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.
• Ability to work nights, holidays and/or weekends is required.
• Must be able to pass a physical health assessment examination upon hire.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people of different cultural backgrounds and educational levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-function team.
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in understanding usage of computers and ability to learn new programs relevant to the position.
• Altitude Physiology.
• EMS communications (Radios) and familiarization with EMS systems.
• Familiarity with extrication devices and rescue operations.
• General aircraft safety.
• Hazardous materials recognition and response.
• Highway scene safety management.
• Survival training/techniques/equipment that is pertinent to the environment/geographic coverage area of the medical service.
• Human Factors – Crew Resource Management – AMRM (Air Medical Resource Management).
• Stress recognition and management/resilience.
• Recognize signs of fatigue.
• Safety and risk management training.
• Knowledge of agents, equipment, procedures, and techniques for the provision of emergency and critical care for inter – facility and scene transports.
• Ability to withstand exposure to noise, external weather conditions, and work in high altitudes.
• Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
• Must have ability to learn and use Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new computer software applications.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Required:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) – within 12 months of hire
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – within 12 months of hire
• FEMA 100/200/700/800 – within 6 months of hire
• Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C) - within 24 months of hire
• Current clean Wyoming driver’s license.

Preferred:

• Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS)
• Certification in Critical Care Emergency Transport Program (CCEMTP)
• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) audit or Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)