Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $63,747.84 - $77,925.12
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Competitive 401k retirement plan
Flexible spending account
Tuition Reimbursement
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Business Travel Accident insurance
Relocation assistance
Employee assistance program
Job Description
Air Methods is a leader in air medical transportation, dedicated to providing critical care and emergency medical services from the sky. With a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and patient care, Air Methods supports communities by deploying highly skilled medical professionals to deliver rapid transport and advanced life support. The company specializes in both helicopter and fixed-wing ambulance services, servicing a wide geographic area including bases across Arizona, Kansas, New Mexico, Illinois, Missouri, and South Dakota.
As a Travel Flight Paramedic with Air Methods, you will engage in an extraordinary career that combines high-stakes medical skill with t... Show More
As a Travel Flight Paramedic with Air Methods, you will engage in an extraordinary career that combines high-stakes medical skill with t... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- three years related experience and/or training
- flexible to work 14-day shifts
- resident more than four hours from assigned base
- maintain licenses and certifications
- weight not to exceed 225 pounds including flight gear
- ability to work 24-hour shifts, overtime, and on-call
- strong interpersonal and critical thinking skills
- comply with safety and operational protocols
- maintain flexibility for base assignments
- able to travel more than 50 percent of the time
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- minimum three years recent experience in a busy 911 system
- previous critical care transport and flight experience preferred
- one year full-time flight experience required for per diem positions
- registered EMT-P licensed in one or more states served
- national certification required to meet state licensure
- specialty certification FP-C or CCP-C required within two years
- current BLS, ACLS, PALS, ITLS or PHTLS certifications
- advanced trauma course certification such as TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved course
- NRP certification before third rider orientation
- NIMS training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat
- proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- excellent communication skills
Job Duties
- Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is transferred
- maintains thorough patient care documentation
- practices within state-defined scope of practice and Air Methods guidelines
- maintains competency through ongoing training and education
- manages and maintains medical equipment and supplies on aircraft
- participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and outreach
- functions as a flight team member including pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings
- assists pilots as needed with safety and communication tasks
- conducts aircraft safety briefings
- serves as a resource and educator for neonatal and pediatric transport when required
- participates in departmental projects, committees, and professional development activities
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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