Join Air Methods in Quartzsite, AZ as a Flight Paramedic and embark on an extraordinary career providing life-saving medical transport to the community. With a minimum of 36 months of experience in a busy 911 transport or flight setting, your expertise will be invaluable. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Arizona landscape while making a significant impact on the well-being of those in need.
Requirements
- 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 (CBS) Medical Director(s).
- Maintains 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 Education Coordinator.
- Maintains 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 his/her 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 Air Methods CBS 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.
Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision
- Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Voluntary Legal
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs
