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Flight Paramedic - Located in Reno, NV

Global Medical Response, Reno, NV, United States


Overview
Located in Reno, NV

We’re hiring Flight Paramedics to provide direct patient care in accordance with GMR protocols and/or medical direction. They also assist with coverage of open shifts as needed with the assigned area.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Range is $76,000-$97,000 annually, dependent on experience

Schedule is a 5 days on/10 days off rotation

Company paid crew housing while on shift

Essential Functions / Duties

Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame, and for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation

Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences

Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual

Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs

Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public

Functions as a medical flight member

Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation

Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, e.g. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities

Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff

Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Experience

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a licensed Paramedic in an ALS or critical care setting required

Flight experience preferred

Education

Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area required

AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status. Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 6 months of hire

Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred, required within 12 months from date of hire

Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred

NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area

Physical Demands

Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask

Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities

Lift and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Must be able to work a flexible work schedule

EEO
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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