Flight Paramedic

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by CommonSpirit Health
Bryan, TX
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary / Purpose

Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages.  Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight paramedic practice, emergency, procedures and diagnostics.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.

Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.

Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transporters.

Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.

Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.

Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience 

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience:  Mminimum of 3 years current field experience as an in-charge paramedic or higher in a busy 911/pre-hospital service

Required Licensure and Certifications

Licensed or Certified Paramedic issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services and in good standing with the issuing authority. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PPEP and PHTLS, or ATLS audit.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Required: basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc. Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.

Reference: 202124941

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Flight Paramedic

Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by CommonSpirit Health

Bryan, TX
Other
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

St. Joseph Health – Bryan/College Station Navasota Caldwell Madisonville TX. Since 1936 St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in and surrounding the Brazos Valley. We have a Level III Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley. St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 30 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary / Purpose

Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages.  Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight paramedic practice, emergency, procedures and diagnostics.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.

Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.

Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transporters.

Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.

Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.

Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience 

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Experience:  Mminimum of 3 years current field experience as an in-charge paramedic or higher in a busy 911/pre-hospital service

Required Licensure and Certifications

Licensed or Certified Paramedic issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services and in good standing with the issuing authority. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PPEP and PHTLS, or ATLS audit.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Required: basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc. Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.

Reference: 202124941

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