Flight Paramedic
Company: Global Medical Response
Location: Fort Madison
Posted on: May 24, 2023
Job Description:
Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice
is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and
foremost, and we will be there when you need us. With more than
38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver
compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of
emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We
provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services,
integrated healthcare solutions and disaster response.JOB SUMMARY:
Flight Paramedics 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 frameResponsible for daily base
checks, which includes narcotic countProvide 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 documentationMaintains
competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in
ongoing laboratory and clinical experiencesMaintain documentation
of required licensure, certifications, continuing education,
safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education
ManualKnowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment
and supplies used by emergency programsMaintains positive
interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives,
hospitals, and the publicFunctions as a medical flight
memberAttends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and
completes necessary documentationAssists in pre-mission liftoff
checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, e. radio, navigational,
and visual observation activitiesComplies with safety standards to
assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment
prior to liftoffConducts aircraft safety briefings as
neededResponsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned
area as deemed appropriate by the Regional DirectorOTHER DUTIES
Participates regularly in
departmental activities, projects, and committeesAttends and
participates in meetings according to established
guidelinesUndertakes and maintains projects as assignedActs as a
mentor and/or participates in orientation of new
employeesParticipates in continuing education programsMaintains
awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through
participation in professional activities, i.e. national, state
legislative-elected or appointed Will instruct classes as directed
by Program DirectorWill assist with PR and marketing at established
bases where needed within the assigned areaOther duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONSExperience:
Minimum of three (3) years'
experience in an ALS or critical care setting requiredFlight
experience preferredEducation:
Current EMT-P license/certification
in the states served by the assigned area requiredBLS, ACLS, PALS,
NRP required prior to flight status. Will be required to obtain
trauma certification within 6 months of hireAdvanced Certification
(FP-C) preferred, required within 24 months from date of
hire.Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS
preferredNREMT-P certification may be require in assigned
areaSkills: The knowledge, skills and abilities described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.
Ability to read, analyze, and
interpret health and flight-related journals, hospital reports, and
job specific legal documentationAbility to respond to inquiries or
complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the
business communityAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in
all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and
decimalsAbility to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to apply
concepts of basic algebra and geometry to patient careAbility to
define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusionsAbility to interpret an extensive variety of technical
instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several
abstract and concrete variablesAbility to multitask and perform
effectively in a fast paced environmentExhibits professionalism, is
ethical and able to maintain confidentialityWell-organized,
analytical and self-directedExcellent verbal and written
communication skills; ability to relate to and interact with people
at all levels of the organizationCritical thinking skills with the
ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to
problems WORKING CONDITIONS AND MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The
working conditions as well as physical and mental demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform essential functions.Working Conditions:
Required to work frequently near
moving mechanical partsRequired to work in outside weather
conditionsFrequently exposed to blood-borne pathogens or airborne
particlesFrequently exposed to vibrations/turbulenceExposed to loud
noise levels requiring headphones while in-flight and at a moderate
level when in a hospital environmentFrequently required to travel
within region of assignmentPhysical Demands:
Must be willing to shave facial hair
(if needed) to fit a N95 maskReach with hands and arms; speak and
hear.Must possess the gross and fine motor skills necessary to
sufficiently provide the full range of safe and effective patient
care activities.Frequently required to sit.Required to stand, walk,
climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell.Lift
and/or move up to 150 pounds cumulative with assistanceSpecific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to
adjust focusMust be able to work a flexible work schedule.
EEO Statement
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal
Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and
providing for individuals with a disability.
Keywords: Global Medical Response, Davenport , Flight Paramedic, Healthcare , Fort Madison, Iowa
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