Flight Paramedic
Company: Global Medical Response
Location: Paris
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description Summary : 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 - Job Description : ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS/DUTIES * Responsible for completion and submission of
electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within
the specified time frame * Responsible for daily base checks, which
includes narcotic count * Provide 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 documentation * Maintains competency in
knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing
laboratory and clinical experiences * Maintain documentation of
required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety,
and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual *
Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and
supplies used by emergency programs * Maintains positive
interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives,
hospitals, and the public * Functions as a medical flight member *
Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes
necessary documentation * Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist
and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and
visual observation activities * Complies with safety standards to
assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment
prior to liftoff * Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed *
Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area
as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director OTHER DUTIES *
Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects, and
committees * Attends and participates in meetings according to
established guidelines * Undertakes and maintains projects as
assigned * Acts as a mentor and/or participates in orientation of
new employees * Participates in continuing education programs *
Maintains 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 Director * Will assist with PR and marketing at
established bases where needed within the assigned area * Other
duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Experience: * Minimum of three
(3) years' experience in an ALS or critical care setting required *
Flight experience preferred Education: * Current EMT-P
license/certification in the states served by the assigned area
required * BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status.
Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 6 months of
hire * Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred, required within 12
months from date of hire. * Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS,
PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred * NREMT-P certification may be
require in assigned area Skills: 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 documentation *
Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers,
regulatory agencies, or members of the business community * Ability
to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,
using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals * Ability to
compute rate, ratio, and percent and to apply concepts of basic
algebra and geometry to patient care * Ability to define problems,
collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions * Ability
to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in
mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and
concrete variables * Ability to multitask and perform effectively
in a fast paced environment * Exhibits professionalism, is ethical
and able to maintain confidentiality * Well-organized, analytical
and self-directed * Excellent verbal and written communication
skills; ability to relate to and interact with people at all levels
of the organization * Critical 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 parts* Required
to work in outside weather conditions* Frequently exposed to
blood-borne pathogens or airborne particles* Frequently exposed to
vibrations/turbulence* Exposed to loud noise levels requiring
headphones while in-flight and at a moderate level when in a
hospital environment* Frequently required to travel within region
of assignmentPhysical Demands:* Must be willing to shave facial
hair (if needed) to fit a N95 mask* Reach 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
assistance* Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception
and the ability to adjust focus* Must be able to work a flexible
work scheduleGUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORSEmployee must consistently
exhibit our guiding principles:* Patient Care - We continually earn
the privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of
everything we do.* One Team - We respect each other and achieve
together what no individual can alone.* Innovation - We are driven
to develop solutions that inspire progress.* Vigilance - We will
never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the
fulfillment of our duties.* Ownership - We are accountable for what
we do and take pride in how we do it.* Citizenship - We are
dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we
serve.REPORTING RELATIONSHIPSReports to: Program Director, Base
Clinical LeadInterrelationships: Medical crew; patients; hospital
staff
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, Clarksville , Flight Paramedic, Healthcare , Paris, Tennessee
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