Job Summary:
Performs patient care and treatment activities aboard helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft, demonstrating clinical competencies to fulfill assigned functions.
- Responsibilities:
– Delivering patient care during air transport
– Ensuring adherence to safety and clinical protocols
– Collaborating with medical teams and flight crew
– Maintaining accurate documentation
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic program
Experience & Skills:
- At least three years in Advanced Life Support or Critical Care settings (experience waiver possible with CAMTS accreditation)
- Preferred: Experience in Flight/Air medical transport (minimum one year)
- Current EMT-P license from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of start
– Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, TPATC, PCCTC, FP-C or CCP-C are required within specified timeframes
Certifications & Licenses:
- Must maintain current EMT-P license and relevant certifications
– BLS within 30 days
– ACLS within 1 year
– PALS within 1 year
– NRP within 1 year
– TPATC within 2 years
– Pediatric Transport Course within 2 years
– Flight Paramedic-Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic-Certification (CCP-C) from IBSC, maintained within 2 years
Additional Requirements:
– Minimum of three years in a related Advanced Life Support or Critical Care role
– Flight/Air medical transport experience is preferred but not mandatory
– Ability to obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and state licenses, including additional licenses depending on service needs.