Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,033.00 - $111,945.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Travis County STAR Flight is a specialized air medical transport and rescue service providing critical care and emergency medical services to the residents of Austin, Texas, and surrounding areas. Known for its rapid response capabilities, the program integrates advanced medical care with aerial operations such as search and rescue, aerial firefighting, and law enforcement assistance. STAR Flight operates under the Health & Human Services Department of Travis County, emphasizing safety, education, and community engagement throughout its service region. Employees enjoy working in a dynamic, challenging environment that supports professional growth through continuous training in medical and rescue operations. The program... Show More
Job Requirements
- Completion of 30 semester hours of college
- Five years full-time experience as an ALS provider
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic Certification or National Registry EMT-Paramedic certification
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Current PHTLS or equivalent certification
- Letter of support from Medical Director or supervisor
- Meet physical fitness requirements established by Travis County
- Subject to Anti-Drug and Alcohol Misuse Prevention Program including testing
- Certified Flight Paramedic within two years of employment
Job Qualifications
- Completion of 30 semester hours of college or equivalent education and experience
- Five years full-time experience as an Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider
- Texas Department of State Health Services Paramedic Certification or National Registry EMT-Paramedic certification
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
- Current Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support or equivalent certification
- Letter of support from Medical Director or supervisor
- Ability to meet physical fitness requirements
- Valid Texas Driver's License
- Certified Flight Paramedic within two years of employment
- Preferred previous rotor or fixed-wing flight experience
- Preferred critical care experience
- Preferred Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, TPATC, Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications
- Preferred training in Incident Command principles
- Preferred proficiency in Low to High Angle and Swift Water Rescue
- Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency
Job Duties
- Assess, plan treatment and administer care to critically injured/ill adult and pediatric patients
- Document patient assessments, treatment plans, and patient outcomes
- Provide quality assurance and improvement of patient care and documentation
- Perform aviation-related duties including navigation assistance, radio communication, obstacle and aircraft avoidance, and coordination of landing zones
- Provide patient care follow-up by consulting with hospital medical staff
- Represent STAR Flight at public relations and educational events
- Maintain proficiency and evaluate risks and benefits of rescue operations in both helicopter and ground scenarios
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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