Emergency Response Paramedic

Med-Trans Corporation - Shawnee, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Shawnee, KS

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Flight Paramedic role at Med-Trans Corporation involves working with a team of air transportation experts to ensure the safe transport of patients to and from medical facilities, as well as responding to scene calls. The position emphasizes safety and effective patient care, requiring the paramedic to maintain high standards for both crew and customer safety while providing advanced life support care.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit electronic patient care records for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame.
• Conduct daily base checks, including narcotic count.
• Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is transferred to the accepting medical facility, ensuring thorough documentation.
• Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills through ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
• Document required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual.
• Be knowledgeable in the use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.
• Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
• Function as a medical flight member.
• Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings, completing necessary documentation.
• Assist in pre-mission liftoff checklist and provide pilot assistance when needed, including radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.
• Comply with safety standards to ensure the safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff.
• Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
• Fill open or vacant shifts within the assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in an ALS or critical care setting required.
• Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area required.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status.
• Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred, required within 24 months from date of hire.
• Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred.
• NREMT-P certification may be required in the assigned area.

Nice-to-haves

• Flight experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit options including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.