Flight Paramedic

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Minimum five years’ experience as a Paramedic, preferably in a large metropolitan area. Current licensure and/or certification as listed below:

• Paramedic certification as appropriate to assigned location
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Drivers must have a current, valid Oregon, Idaho, Washington or Montana driver’s license and at least three years of driving experience.
• FP-C exam must be taken within one year of hire, certification obtained within two years of hire
• Completion of Department of Transportation Air Medical Curriculum within six months of hire date
• Complies with weight restrictions (maximum 250 pounds fully outfitted to perform the job)
• Passport and/or Entry into Canada maybe required based on location assignment
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and work with a variety of people one-on-one and in large groups, often in highly stressful situations
• Ability to work varied shifts and cover fixed wing call shifts 

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Clinical Quality:  

• Works with the Flight Nurse in the delivery of age appropriate (Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric) patient care.
• Performs the following procedures as necessary:  oral intubation, administration of paralytic drugs, needle thoracostomy, intravenous and intraosseous access. 
• Works with the Flight Nurse as needed in providing accurate and complete patient care documentation per the standards established by LFN. 
• Assists in providing written and/or verbal patient follow-up to referring hospitals or agencies. 
• Assists with equipment retrieval and return to appropriate agencies. 
• Works with the Flight Nurse in cleaning and restocking equipment in a timely manner to place an aircraft back in service as soon as possible. 
• Works with the Flight Nurse in completing inventories and monthly checks, ordering supplies and maintaining equipment in working order. 
• Works with the Flight Nurse in day-to-day operations of LFN. 
• May compile statistical data or work on related projects as assigned by the LFN Director of Clinical Operations. 

Safety: The expectations of all customers are understood and exceeded through the provision of quality
services. 

• Helps to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft for the protection of the patient, crewmembers and personnel on the scene. 
• Enforces LFN safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight procedures.

Business Development: Participates in the development of LFN business and operations plans to meet medical transport service and financial performance goals. 

• Encourages a favorable public opinion of LFN through personal contact with patients, community agencies and hospitals. 
• Provides flight education to the public as requested. 

The above accountabilities represent work performed by this position and are not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific accountability will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of the position. 

BENEFITS

• LFN offers competitive compensation above industry standard
• Medical (Company pays for employee 100)
• Dental (Company pays for employee 100)
• Vision (Company pays for employee 100)
• Life/AD&D (Company pays for employee 100)
• Short & long term disability (Company pays for employee 100)
• 401k – with 100 vested employer contribution 
• Tenure bonuses
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental time off
• Bereavement leave (including pets)
• Tuition/Training reimbursement
• Paid volunteer time
• Employee Recognition Awards
• A generous paid time off plan starting at almost 4 weeks a year for full time employees
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Life Flight Network Membership
• Dog friendly work environment

All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation. 

Salary Range: $63,000 - $75,000 Depending on Experience Life Flight Network is an equal opportunity employer.