What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Paramedic position at Northwell Careers?
Job Description
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Provides for the safety of patients prior to and during transport to medical care facility. Applies specialized principles and techniques of flight paramedic practice. Performs full range of clinical support in critical care and knowledge of adaptations necessary for patient management in the aircraft during flight. Performs all phases of transport services.
Job Responsibility
- Collaborates with Flight Nurse to provide high quality care to patient during transport; provides and delivers patient care within scope of practice.
- Works and coordinates with Flight Nurse and intervenes, as necessary; keeps aircraft clean and maintains equipment, supplies for next flight crew.
- Acts as a liaison and communicates via use of radio equipment with dispatcher, facility and medical crew; provides concise information, instructions and reports, as necessary.
- Attends and participates in pre-mission briefings, mission debriefings, shift change briefings with medical crew, pilot and completes necessary documentation.
- Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care; performs daily bag and equipment checks.
- Restocks flight bags and ensures aircraft and equipment is cleaned, maintained and activation ready.
- Completes flight records and all necessary documentation, as required; participates in training and teaching of orientees.
- Participates in department initiatives and special projects.
- Performs functions of a Paramedic III on a ground-based unit, as directed.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Associate's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Current Paramedic Certification in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 5-7 years of relevant experience, required.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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