The Flight Paramedic is responsible for working with the Flight Nurse in the delivery of advanced critical care to patients of Bismarck Air Medical. The Flight Paramedic renders patient care in accordance to the guidelines and protocols of Bismarck Air Medical. This is a PRN position and hours are not guaranteed.
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Minimum 2 years experience as a Paramedic. Flight experience preferred. Current licensure and/or certification as listed below:
- Paramedic certification as appropriate to assigned location
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
- Advanced Certification (FP-C) preferred
- Complies with weight restrictions (maximum 250 pounds fully outfitted to perform the job)
- Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate and work with a variety of people one-on-one and in large groups, often in highly stressful situations
- Ability to work varied call shifts
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
CLINICAL QUALITY:
- Works with the Flight Nurse in the delivery of age appropriate (Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric) patient care.
- Performs the following procedures as necessary: oral intubation, administration of paralytic drugs, needle thoracostomy, intravenous and intraosseous access.
- Works with the Flight Nurse as needed in providing accurate and complete patient care documentation per the standards established by BAM.
- Assists in providing written and/or verbal patient follow-up to referring hospitals or agencies.
- Assists with equipment retrieval and return to appropriate agencies.
- Works with the Flight Nurse in cleaning and restocking equipment in a timely manner to place an aircraft back in service as soon as possible.
- Works with the Flight Nurse in completing inventories and monthly checks, ordering supplies and maintaining equipment in working order.
- Works with the Flight Nurse in day-to-day operations of BAM.
- May compile statistical data or work on related projects as assigned by the BAM Chief Flight Nurse
SAFETY: The expectations of all customers are understood and exceeded through the provision of quality services.
- Helps to ensure the safe operation of the aircraft for the protection of the patient, crewmembers and personnel on the scene.
- Enforces BAM safety policies and assists the pilot in navigation, take off, landing and in-flight procedures.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Participates in the development of BAM business and operations plans to meet medical transport service and financial performance goals.
- Encourages a favorable public opinion of BAM through personal contact with patients, community agencies and hospitals.
- Provides flight education to the public as requested.
All candidates are subject to drug screening and background investigation. Bismarck Air Medical is an equal opportunity employer.