Flight Paramedic

Flight Paramedic

Summary/Objective
The Flight Paramedic administers high quality and compassionate critical care on emergency helicopter, and ground ambulance transports following RMA policies, guidelines, and medical protocols. Acts as a team member with partner, flight leads, managers, field healthcare providers, and hospital staff. Delivers high quality customer service following established policies and guidelines of RMA

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be able to perform all essential duties listed in this job description satisfactorily and meet performance measures set by the company.

• Responsible to administer competent and compassionate advanced life support and critical care on emergent helicopter transports following written or verbal physician orders and protocols, working within the scope of practice as designated by the company.
• Responsible to respond promptly and safely to all calls for service and ensures safe transport of a patient to a medical facility, following state statutes for emergency vehicles.
• Responsible to provide high quality customer service and patient care by interacting with customers, family members and others in a professional, caring, respectful and dignified manner.
• Responsible to maintain professional and effective radio and phone communications with Communications Specialist in accordance with RMA Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible to provide a safe out-of-hospital environment for patients, coworkers, public, and self, through appropriate use of personal protective equipment and observation of all policies and guidelines.
• Responsible to demonstrate the ability to function as a team leader in the field and hospital settings.
• Responsible to act as a “goodwill ambassador” for the company with fellow employees, other allied healthcare providers, public safety personnel, and the general public.
• Responsible to practice Air Medical Resource Management (AMRM) and Crew Resource Management (CRM).
• Responsible to assure that aircraft and critical care ground ambulances are properly equipped for patient transport and treatment at all times. Restocks the aircraft or critical care ground ambulances as needed. Follows proper cleaning and disinfecting guidelines for contaminated equipment and supplies. Properly disposes of contaminated materials.
• Responsible to assist with the maintenance and daily cleaning of aircraft, ground ambulances, and general use areas. Assures that the aircraft, ground ambulance, equipment, and station areas are clean and orderly at all times.
• Responsible to maintain knowledge and proficiency of specialized equipment used in air medical flights and ground ambulances transports.
• Responsible to thoroughly and accurately complete computer-based Patient Care Reports after gathering pertinent patient health information. Patient Care Reports must be completed in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable State Laws, company protocols, and guidelines.
• Responsible to assist in providing training for air and ground medical personnel, under the direction of the Clinical Base Manager.
• Required to attend 75% of all mandatory meetings, trainings, and in-services.
• Work attendance and punctuality is an essential component of this job. Adherence to the company’s established attendance policy is critical to ensure services to the community.

Non-essential/Other Job Duties

• Responsible to assist in the quality assurance of patient care reports as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience
The following education and experience requirements are job-related and consistent with business necessity. The competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, or ability required.

Education: Associates degree in Paramedicine or equivalent education and experience required to obtain a Nevada Paramedic license required.

Experience: Three (3) years recent Paramedic experience on a 911 transporting ambulance required. Recent Flight Paramedic experience preferred.

Certifications or Licenses: Unless a certification or license listed below says preferred, incumbents will be required to maintain currency of the following certifications and licenses including state mandated continuing education and training requirements, and all related cost as a condition of continued employment.

• Nevada Paramedic License.
• Nevada Air Ambulance Attendant's License (upon hire).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS Required.
• Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C). Required to obtain within eighteen (18) months of start date in position. Required to take the first FP-C examination and provide proof of exam to management within twelve (12) months of start date in position.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certifications. Required to obtain within twelve (12) months of start date in the position.
• TPATC certification. Required to obtain within eighteen (18) months of start date in position. Required to take the first TPATC examination and provide proof of exam to the Flight Operations Manager within twelve (12) months of start date in position.

Competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities & personal attributes):

• Must be at least 18 years old and meet company driving record requirements in order to comply with RMA insurance carrier requirements for driving company vehicles.
• Must successfully complete and pass a pre-employment and annual flight provider physical exam and functional testing as a condition of continuing employment.
• Due to helicopter weight and balance requirements, Flight Crew weight must be less than 220 pounds fully dressed in uniform.
• To ensure patient and employee safety and well-being as well as meet the operational needs of serving the community with emergency medical service, Flight Crew must be able to meet the physical requirements documented in this job description.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, subordinates, customers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Exhibits strong problem solving and effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write reports, and business correspondence legibly.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, and diagnostic information.
• Ability to communicate verbally via radio equipment and telephones.
• Requires computer proficiency including experience using Microsoft office, (Word and Outlook), along with working knowledge of internet and web-based applications.
• Ability to use good judgment and remain calm in high stress situations.
• Ability to calculate weight, volume ratios and drug calculations.
• Ability to use mapping computer software, read manuals, books, and road maps.
• Ability to accurately discern street signs and address numbers.
• Ability to interview a patient, family members, and bystanders; ability to document in writing and computerized format, all relevant information in a prescribed format following medical-legal standards.
• Ability to converse with coworkers and hospital staff as to status of patient in a collegiate manner.
• Good manual dexterity with the ability to perform all tasks related to highest quality of patient care. Ability to bend, stoop and crawl on uneven terrain; ability to withstand varied environmental conditions such as extreme heat, cold and moisture.
• Ability to operate company vehicles in both an emergent and non-emergent manner, with due regard for the public; adhering to all Federal, State, local, and Company laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines pertaining to emergency and non-emergency vehicles.
• Operate non-company vehicles for company related duties.
• Requires the ability to perform the essential physical requirements of the job as indicated in this job description.

Job Responsibilities Related to Patient Privacy and/or Confidentiality

• Protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with RMA privacy policy, guidelines, and practices as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider.
• May access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete your job duties; May only share information with those who have a need to know specific patient information you have in your possession to complete their job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other company operations.
• Report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding RMA policies and guidelines on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer.
• Actively participate in RMA privacy training and communicate privacy policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with company policy.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Per diem

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Hospital specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Emergency Medicine

Work Location: In person