Position: Flight Paramedic
Dept: CareFlight Air & Mobile Services
Shift: Part Time 7pm - 7:30am / 48 Hours per Pay
Facility: Miami Valley Hospital
The Flight Paramedic functions in a versatile role that demonstrates professionalism and promotes excellence. The Flight Paramedic provides advanced emergency/critical are in conjunction with a CareFlight Nurse during transport. The Flight Paramedic utilizes evidence-based principles to provide safe and rapid transport of critically ill or injured patients by air ambulance or mobile intensive care to a higher-level medical treatment facility. The Flight Paramedic provides advanced emergency/critical care during medical transport and may also provide care within their scope of practice throughout Premier Health. This position also includes public relations and medical education functions.
Education: High School completion / GED.
Licensure/Certification/Registration:
§ Paramedic in the State of OhioParamedic in the State of Ohio
§ The following certifications are required at the time of hire:
§ BLS, ACLS and PALS
§ The following certifications are required within the specified timeframe following hire:
§ 90 Days- ITLS or PHTLS
§ 1 Year – NRP, ATLS (audit)
§ 2 Years – CAMTS approved professional certification
Experience: Minimum 3 - 5 years of Paramedic experience with transport experience required. Preferred to have recent full-time active experience with 911 Emergency Service Agency or MICU Transport Company
Knowledge/Skills:
- COSTUMER FOCUS: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers
- MANAGE AMBIGUITY: Makes decision on the basis of information you have; copes with uncertainty and risk; easily adapts to change
- COMPOSURE: Calm and cool under pressure, does not become defensive or irritated when things are tough
- TEAM PLAYER: Works together with colleagues as one team, is cooperative and encourages collaboration
- COMPASSION: Genuinely cares about others, including colleagues, associates and patients
- TIME MANAGEMENT: Sets and prioritizes goals, uses time efficiently and effectively
- FLEXIBILITY: Maintains flexibility in assisting to meet department staffing needs