Flight Paramedic - Weekend Premium

Job Summary

The Paramedic - Ambulance is responsible for providing high-quality patient care and technical support for individuals of all age groups, including neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. This role collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver efficient, compassionate, and patient-centered care. The Paramedic is skilled in emergency response, patient assessment, and therapeutic interventions, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, protocols, and standards of care.

Essential Functions

Performs patient care tasks in a safe, effective, and competent manner, adhering to established standards of care and hospital policies.

Coordinates patient care with registered nurses (RNs) and interdisciplinary team members to achieve optimal outcomes.

Recognizes changes in patient status, promptly communicates observations to the RN, and assists in implementing appropriate interventions.

Completes accurate and timely documentation to ensure a clear record of the care provided.

Maintains professional communication with the multidisciplinary team, patients, and families, ensuring clarity and empathy in all interactions.

Safely administers medications in compliance with the five rights of medication administration, utilizing electronic medical record (EMR) scanning to ensure accuracy.

Facilitates efficient patient throughput within the department, contributing to overall operational effectiveness.

Provides rapid and effective response during emergencies, utilizing advanced life support techniques and medical interventions as required.

Operates and maintains medical equipment and supplies, ensuring readiness and functionality for patient care.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Technical School graduate of an accredited program in Paramedic Science with current state of employment license / certification required

0-1 years of EMT-P experience required

1-2 years of acute care hospital experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in emergency medical procedures and advanced life support techniques.

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

Ability to work in high-pressure situations while maintaining composure and delivering exceptional care.

Competence in operating medical equipment and using EMR systems for documentation.

Licenses and Certifications

EMT - Emergency Medical Tech Certification required or

PARAMEDIC - Paramedic - Licensed with State Registry / Board required

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support required

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to : hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.