at America Medical Response in Mount Vernon, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost, and we will be there when you need us. With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.
JOB SUMMARY: Flight Paramedics 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
Responsible 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
Maintains 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
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
Functions as a medical flight member
Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation
Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff
Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed
Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director
OTHER DUTIES
Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects, and committees
Attends and participates in meetings according to established guidelines
Undertakes and maintains projects as assigned
Acts as a mentor and/or participates in orientation of new employees
Participates in continuing education programs
Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e. national, state legislative-elected or appointed
Will instruct classes as directed by Program Director
Will assist with PR and marketing at established bases where needed within the assigned area
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years' experience 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
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 require in assigned area
Skills:
The knowledge, skills and abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret health and flight-related journals, hospital reports, and job specific legal documentation
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry to patient care
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast paced environment
Exhibits professionalism, is ethical and able to maintain confidentiality
Well-organized, analytical and self-directed
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to relate to and interact with people at all levels of the organization
Critical thinking skills with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,... For full info follow application link.
EOE including Veterans and Disabled
