PARAMEDIC

Job description

Job Summary

Performs patient care and treatment activities aboard a helicopter or fixed wing airplane and demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to perform patient care functions as assigned to this position.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic program

Experience:

Required

Three or more years of experience in Advanced Life Support position or Critical Care Setting

Approval for CAMTS Accreditation body to waive years of experience may substitute for years of experience.

Preferred

One or more years of experience in Flight/Air medical transport

Certification/Licensure:

Required

Current EMT-P license from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Must obtain within thirty (30) days of start date

MedTrans Corporation New Hire Academy

Must obtain within six months (180) days of start date

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Must obtain within one (1) year of start date

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Must obtain within one (1) year of start date

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

Must obtain within one (1) year of start date

Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)

Must obtain within two (2) years of start date

Pediatric Transport Course (PCCTC)

Must obtain within two (2) years of start date

Flight Paramedic-Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic- Certification (CCP-C) from the International Board for Specialty Certification (IBSC)

Must maintain within two (2) years of start date

Must maintain all certifications and additional state licenses may be required based on fixed wing services

Who can apply

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