Flight Paramedic

Description

: Job Summary

• A paramedic is responsible for providing medical care and rapid transport to critically ill or injured patients in the air medical environment. Is responsible for learning and maintaining competency in advanced skills pertinent to practice as a flight paramedic and in conjunction with flight program protocols. Demonstrates ability to provide care and treatment to the air medical patient based upon department protocols and industry standards. The paramedic is responsible for providing patient care in an elevated risk environment (helicopters) and collaborating to reduce risk and promote safe practices. This position functions collaboratively with aviation staff (pilots and mechanics) and the Cox Air Care Medical Director (physician).

Job Requirements

◦ Required : Graduate of an approved paramedic program

◦ Preferred : CCEMT-P certified

◦ Required : Minimum of 3 years Advanced Life Support (ALS) experience

◦ Preferred : Previous flight paramedic experience

◦ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

◦ Demonstrates effective leadership abilities

◦ Exhibits valuable time management skills

◦ Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills

◦ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

◦ Required : Current Missouri EMT-P licensure

◦ BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified within 90 days of hireEducation : ▪ Required : Graduate of an approved paramedic program ▪ Preferred : CCEMT-P certified

Experience : ▪ Required : Minimum of 3 years Advanced Life Support (ALS) experience ▪ Preferred : Previous flight paramedic experience

Skills : ▪ Excellent verbal and written communication skills ▪ Demonstrates effective leadership abilities ▪ Exhibits valuable time management skills ▪ Strong critical thinking / problem solving skills ▪ Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

Licensure / Certification / Registration : ▪ Required : Current Missouri EMT-P licensure