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Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance PRN

Air Evac Lifeteam, Chicago, IL, United States


Flight Paramedic – Starting at $20.92+ DOE
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.

Responsibilities

Complete and submit electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within specified time frame.

Perform daily base checks, including 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.

Be 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.

Function as a medical flight member.

Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing, completing necessary documentation.

Assist in pre-mission liftoff checklist and provide pilot assistance when needed (radio, navigational, visual observation activities).

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

Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.

Fill open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a 911 or critical care setting.

Preferred Qualifications and Education

Current EMT‑P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area.

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, and trauma certification required prior to flight status.

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

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

NREMT‑P certification may be required in assigned area.

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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