Flight Paramedic

Responsibilities

Flight Paramedic 

We’re hiring a Flight Paramedic to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers. 

Responsibilities:

Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame

Responsible for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count.

Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation.

Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.

Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual

Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.

Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.

Functions as a medical flight member.

Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation.

Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities

Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff.

Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.

Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an ALS or critical care setting required.

Flight Experience Preferred Education:

Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area required.

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status. Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 12 months of hire.

Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred, required within 24 months from date of hire.

Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred.

NREMT-P certification may be require in assigned area.

Our Benefits

MEDICAL - GMR offers four different plan options, allowing you to select the right option for you and your family. Our plans cover the full cost of preventive services and include in-network prescription drug coverage. Our high-deductible plans allow you to open and contribute to a tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA). We also offer Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), allowing you to set aside tax-free dollars for certain expenses.

RETIREMENT - We offer a 401(k) retirement plan to eligible employees and a company match of 50% of your contributions, up to 8% of your compensation continued. For certain employees who face 401(k) contribution limitations due to higher income levels, we also offer a deferred compensation plan and match. We also offer financial counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and retirement plan vendor.

VISION - Our two vision plan options cover exams, lenses and frames, and contacts in lieu of eyewear.

TELEMEDICINE - GMR provides a telemedicine benefit through Teladoc for our employees and their dependents. Teladoc offers convenient phone and video care for many medical conditions for a low, fixed copay.

DENTAL - We offer two dental plans, including a plan that covers orthodontics.

SURVIVOR BENEFITS - GMR provides company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. In addition, we offer an option to buy additional coverage for you, your spouse and your children at affordable rates.

INCOME PROTECTION - We offer company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance to protect a portion of your income in case of disability or extended illness.

VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS - We offer a variety of other optional benefits including financial wellness services, legal coverage, identity theft protection and more.

The benefits listed apply to most core non-union positions. Union position benefits are dictated by their specific Collective Bargaining Agreement.