Life Flight Paramedic, Float, Nights

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team. Job Summary Position responsible for serving in a leadership role and as a clinical expert in the delivery and management of patient care and is cross-trained to competently care for patients from multiple services/specialties with more complex diagnosis. Memorial Hermann Life Flight is a CAMTS accredited, critical care, air medical transport service based in Houston, Texas. We serve the community within a 150-mile radius of the Texas Medical Center with helicopters and worldwide using fixed-wing transport. *Full-time, Float, Night shift *Will float between either: North, West, and Central bases OR Central, East, and South bases (based on need) Job Description Minimum Qualifications: Education:  Graduate of a Paramedic training program. Licenses/Certifications:  Certified as a Paramedic in the Texas Department of Health. Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required. BTLS or PTLS preferred. Required to obtain within eighteen months of hire: audit ATLS and obtain FP-C. Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Minimum experience three to five years as in-charge paramedic ALS 911 service, will consider MICU transport service experience. Physical requirements: Maintains current state of physical and mental well being. Able to lift at least fifty pounds. Physically fit to lift, bend, and twist. Able to perform job responsibilities in confined areas and/or differing environments. Standard aircraft seat belts will fit without alterations. Able to function in the cabin of an aircraft without physical restrictions. Meets weight requirements of less than 240 pounds in uniform. Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of “we advance health” through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann. Principle Accountabilities: Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a competent level, according to the Skills Inventory and the age and needs of the patient/population served. Coordinates the planning for the delivery of patient treatment by the multidisciplinary team and administers appropriate clinical decisions in the planning and delivery of care, utilizing existing resources and staff, and setting appropriate priorities; participates in the development of clinical pathways and monitoring of performance outcomes. Directs the healthcare team in attaining positive outcomes, including meeting treatment goals; develops/implements transfer plans; evaluates the quality of patient care and contributes to the revision of standards of care. Assists the Chief Flight Nurse with projects or duties as assigned. Ensures safe care to patients adhering to policies, procedures, and standards of care, within budgetary specifications, including time/supply management and accuracy of practice. Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education, skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff. Other duties as assigned.