Flight Paramedic

Overview

Embark on an extraordinary career as a Flight Paramedic with Air Methods in the vibrant city of Antioch, CA!

Nestled amidst the captivating landscapes of Antioch, CA offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. As a pivotal member of our team, you'll play a crucial role in providing life-saving medical transport to the community.

With a minimum of 36 months of experience in a busy 911 transport or flight setting within the last 5 years, your expertise will be invaluable. Operating on a schedule of 24-hour shifts, you'll deliver top-notch critical care, adhering to the highest standards set by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).

Your responsibilities will encompass assessment, triage, and treatment, ensuring the safe transport of critical patients to the appropriate medical facility. From the unique vantage point of a helicopter, you'll enjoy breathtaking views of the scenic California landscape, enhancing the experience of your daily work.

Join us in Antioch, where every flight underscores our commitment to excellence and safety in medical transport. Experience the thrill of flight while making a significant impact on the well-being of those in need in this dynamic and culturally rich community.

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). You'll be responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following :

• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Practices within his / her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS. Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
• Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures. Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his / her practice.
• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to

ensure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care. Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests.

Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.

Regular scheduled attendance

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method's policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods' employment practices and policies. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

Operation and Safety Requirements :

Skills

Skills as required to practice as a paramedic as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Benefits

Air Methods is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package created with the diverse needs of our teammates in mind :

Minimum pay

USD $63,747.84 / Yr.

Maximum Pay

USD $77,925.12 / Yr.

Benefits

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)