Flight Paramedic

Job Summary

Performs patient care and treatment activities aboard a helicopter or fixed wing airplane and demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to perform patient care functions as assigned to this position.

Education

Education Type

Program of Study

Required / Preferred

High School Diploma or G.E.D Certificate

N / A

Required

Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic Program

EMT-Paramedic

Required

Experience

Number of Years

Type of Experience

Required / Preferred

In an Advanced Life Support (ALS) position or Critical Care setting

≥3 years

Required

Flight / Air medical transport

≥1 year

Preferred

• Approval for CAMTS Accreditation body to waive years of experience may substitute for years of experience.

Certification & Licensures

Certification / Licensure Type

Required / Preferred

Current EMT-P license from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS)

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required

MedTrans Corporation New Hire Academy

Required

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Required

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Required

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

Required

Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)

Required

Pediatric Transport Course (PCCTC)

Required

Flight Paramedic-Certification (FP-C)

Required

Must maintain all certifications and additional state licenses may be required based on fixed wing services.