Flight Paramedic-NEBRASKA

Flight Paramedic-NEBRASKA

Overview

This position is used to apply to bases within the state of Nebraska and its bases which include Crete, Kearney, North Platte, Columbus, Norfolk, and Omaha. Our recruiting team will contact you to discuss which bases are actively hiring and what is the best fit for you. In Nebraska, you’ll deliver lifesaving care for the community you love and live in. With 3+ years of recent critical care you’ll fly in state-of-the-art helicopters—an ICU in the sky—providing advanced care while continuing your education with our support. Ready for a new adventure?

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services Medical Directors. You’ll be responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. Essential functions include providing pre-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintaining thorough patient care documentation. Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS. Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Coordinator. Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures. Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to practice. Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care. Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests. Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities. Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment. Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter. Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Medical Director(s). Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource. Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities). Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e., national, state legislative elected or appointed. Other duties as assigned. Regular scheduled attendance. Indicate percentage of time traveling: 5 percent. Subject to laws and policies, regular attendance is essential. All employees must follow employment practices and policies.

Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• To perform successfully, must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. In accordance with laws, accommodations provided. Education and

Experience

• High school diploma or GED and at least three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination. Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred. Minimum three years recent experience in a busy 911 system. Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus. Operation and Safety

Requirements

• As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots.

Skills

• Skills as required to practice as a paramedic as defined by state scope and advanced practice skills. Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and collaboration at all levels. Demonstrates high critical thinking and attention to detail in fast-paced environment. Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation. Dependable and self-motivated. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Computer

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Registered EMT-P licensed in state served. National Certification may be required. Specialty certification FP-C or CCP-C required within two years of hire. Current certifications in BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent and ITLS or PHTLS if required. Advanced trauma course: TNCC/ATLS/ATCN/TNATC or CAMTS-approved course prior to orientation; NRP certification prior to orientation. NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire.

Benefits

• Air Methods offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision; 401(k); flexible spending accounts; tuition reimbursement; company-paid life insurance; AD&D; disability; travel insurance; voluntary legal; relocation assistance; employee assistance programs.

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• The contractor will not discriminate regarding pay inquiries etc. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)