What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic emergency position at Guardian Flight?
Job Description :
PART TIME FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES
- Competitive starting wage
- Flexible schedule - at least two-24 hours shifts per month, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts
- Company paid crew housing while on shift
We're hiring Part Time Flight Paramedics to provide direct patient care in accordance with GMR protocols and / or medical direction.
They also assist with coverage of open shifts as needed with the assigned area.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES
- Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame, and 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
- 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, 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
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience :
- 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
- AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status. Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 6 months of hire
- Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred, required within 12 months from date of hire.
- Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS / PEPP, ITLS / PHTLS preferred
- NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area
Physical Demands :
- Must be willing to shave facial hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask
- Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient care activities
- Lift and / or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistance
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule
GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORS
Employee must consistently exhibit our guiding principles :
- Patient Care - We continually earn the privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of everything we do.
- One Team - We respect each other and achieve together what no individual can alone.
- Innovation - We are driven to develop solutions that inspire progress.
- Vigilance - We will never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the fulfillment of our duties.
- Ownership - We are accountable for what we do and take pride in how we do it.
- Citizenship - We are dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we serve.
EEO Statement :
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
Last updated : 2024-08-20