Flight Paramedic
CoxHealth, Springfield, MO, United States
Overview
CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics.
Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1140 Air Care SGF
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Hours: Two 24-hour shifts/week
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description
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).
Education
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 or E.M.T. - CP with Community Paramedicine Endorsement
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across Southwest Missouri and Northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, five ERs, and over 80 clinics.
Facility
CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807
Department
1140 Air Care SGF
Schedule
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Hours: Two 24-hour shifts/week
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Job Description
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).
Education
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 or E.M.T. - CP with Community Paramedicine Endorsement
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement with Employer Match and more (20+ hrs/week)
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