Flight Paramedic

at America Medical Response in Macomb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

If your passion is flying and you have the skills to deliver patient care in missions where every second counts, apply today!
Flight Paramedic
JOB SUMMARY
We're hiring a Flight Paramedic to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety and effective and efficient patient care are key pillars of our services; therefore, you'll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Flight Paramedics will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor, and treat patients in critical care situations
Utilize critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians' orders
Take pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings
Work collaboratively and effectively communicate in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
Share shift change informtion to transitioning team and follow protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records
Paramedics are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience and Education
Minimum 3 years of experience in emergency or critical care setting
Maintains current EMT-P Certification/License for the state(s) the assigned base services
Current American Heart Association (AHA) certifications of BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP/EPC
PHTLS required prior to flight status
PHNRP must be obtained within 3 months of hire
FP-C must be obtained and maintained within 24 months from the month of hire

Preferred Experience and Education:
Previous air medical transport experience
Advanced Certification (FP-C)
Instructor certifications in BLC, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, PHTLS
Why Choose Air Evac Lifeteam? As a leader in helicopter air ambulance services, Air Evac Lifeteam is one of Global Medical Response's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.
EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. Notice of Nondiscrimination: https://www.globalmedicalresponse.com/docs/site/non-discrimination

EOE including Veterans and Disabled