Ground Paramedic

QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or equivalent. Minimum three 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
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• State issued driver's license with an insurable driving record
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and work with a variety or people one-on-one and in large groups, often in highly stressful situations 
• Ability to work varied shifts

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Clinical Quality: 

• Works to deliver age appropriate (Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric) patient care. 
• Works with crewmembers as needed in providing accurate and complete patient care documentation per the standards established by LFN. 
• Works with the crewmembers in cleaning and restocking equipment in a timely manner
• Works with crewmembers in completing inventories and monthly checks, ordering supplies and maintaining equipment in working order. 
• Works with crewmembers in day-to-day operations of LFN. 
• May compile statistical data or work on related projects as assigned by the Base Manager or 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 vehicles for the protection of the patient, crewmembers and personnel on the scene. 
• Enforces LFN safety policies and assists ambulance operations.   
• Encourages a favorable public opinion of LFN through personal contact with patients, community agencies and hospitals. 
• Provides 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.Life Flight Network is an equal opportunity employer.