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Care Flight Paramedic
Care Flight ParamedicRegional Ambulance • Reno, NV, United States
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Care Flight Paramedic

Care Flight Paramedic

Regional Ambulance • Reno, NV, United States
22 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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Position Summary

The Care Flight Paramedic serves as an integral member of the Care Flight team, responsible for delivering high-quality medical care and safe transport to critically ill or injured patients in both prehospital and interfacility settings. This role also includes ensuring the aircraft, ambulance, and associated equipment rooms are properly stocked and maintained, as well as managing the exchange and restocking of equipment used by REMSA Health partner agencies.

This position has contact with the staff of base hospitals, and outlying hospitals; with physicians, public service agencies (fire, police, highway patrol) and ground ambulance personnel; patients and their families; and with various service groups for public relations and educational purposes.

This position has the authority to determine medical therapy based on the assessment of the patient in keeping with established protocols; safety decisions involving patient and aircraft/ambulance; whether or not additional equipment should be taken; in triage, who to transport and setting of priorities; and the care, inventory, and ordering of standard medical supplies.

Within this general framework, this position is accountable for the following functions:

  • Provide documentation of assessment and treatment of patients by completing all necessary follow-up and nursing chart forms.
  • Accompanies the Care Flight Nurse and Pilot on flights but does not fly without the flight nurse on patient transports.
  • Provide consistent, high quality patient care as outlined by the REMSA Health/Care Flight Standard of Care, Protocols, and accepted local and national treatment doctrines.
  • Responsible for all aspects of patient care from the time of patient contact until transfer to a higher level of care.
  • Provide life support and reduce mortality for patients at the scene or hospital and during transport to a definitive care setting.
  • Provide a catalyst for absolute professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and competency with patients, their families, the public, other agencies, coworkers, and REMSA Health/Care Flight management at all times.
  • Responsible for providing accurate documentation for statistical and billing purposes.
  • Provides patient follow-up to requesting agencies on patient status upon arrival and later follow-up on patient's progress/disposition when available.
  • Performs general inspection and maintenance of equipment utilized on the helicopter/ambulance to ensure that it is working properly. This includes restocking, ordering supplies, cleaning, and arranging for the repair of all damaged equipment to ensure the safety of crew, patients, and the public.
  • Expedites the return of the aircraft/ambulance to service by cleaning and restocking.
  • Provides a smooth and efficient exchange of equipment and user agency equipment.
  • Maintains all required certifications and licenses along with a commitment to self-improvement and learning.
  • Maintain and improve EMS leadership skills by reading books and periodicals, and by attending classes, meetings, and seminars.
  • Exhibits self-motivation, initiative, and flexibility while performing routine tasks along with special projects and studies.
  • Provides public education to the community, students, co-workers, base hospitals, outlying hospitals and user agencies. This includes education of safety regarding helicopter and ambulance operations.
  • Provide feedback to management for improvement of working conditions, patient care, and system performance.
  • Willing to work overtime as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/ Experience Requirements
  • Current California or Nevada Paramedic certification.
  • Three (3) years of current experience as a Paramedic.
  • National Registered Paramedic certification.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
  • CPR certification.
  • Valid Nevada or California Driver's license.
  • A clean driving record is mandatory.
  • Pre-hospital experience preferred.
  • Experience in a high-performance ALS system is preferred.
  • Experience in EMS and public education; field or classroom-based desired.
  • Experience operating an emergency vehicle.
  • Ability to successfully complete REMSA Health / Care Flight orientation and academy.
  • Ability to obtain a Nevada Air Ambulance Attendant's License.
  • Ability to obtain Sierra Sacramento Valley (SSV) and NorCal certifications for California.
  • Ability to complete PHTLS certification.
  • Ability to complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-starter requiring little oversight.
  • Maintains a positive working attitude.
  • Must be adaptable to change and able to function in a team-based management structure.
  • Knowledge of medical policies, procedures and the REMSA Health/Care Flight Standard of Care.
  • Must be able to report to work at any Care Flight base of operation as scheduled or directed.
Within two years of employment
  • Successful completion of a REMSA Health approved Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C).
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