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Flight Paramedic

Rural Metro Fire Department, Granite Heights, WI, United States


Flight Paramedic Career Opportunity

We’re hiring a Flight Paramedic to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.
Starting Range is $21.34-$40.99 per hour, dependent on experience.
$7,000 Annual Area Stipend.
Schedule requires two 24‑hour shifts per week. Company paid crew housing while on shift.
Responsibilities

Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame
Responsible 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
Maintain 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
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public
Functions as a medical flight member
Attend pre‑mission briefings and mission debriefing and complete necessary documentation
Assist in pre‑mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
Comply with safety standards to ensure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff
Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed
Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director
Minimum Required Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a licensed Paramedic in an ALS or critical care setting
Current EMT‑P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area
NREMT‑P certification in state(s) where required
BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status (NRP certification is provided during New Hire Training)
Preferred Qualifications

Prior flight experience
Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS
Other Qualifications

Advanced Certification (FP‑C) preferred, required within 24 months from date of hire
EEO Statement

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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