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Provides direct patient care in accordance with Guardian Flight protocols and/or medical direction. Assists with coverage of open shifts as needed with the assigned area.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
Responsible for completion and submission of Flight Record
Responsible for 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, 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
QUALIFICATIONSExperience:
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
Current in BLS, ACLS, PALS and/or PEPP, ITLS or PHTLS prior to flight status. Other credentials may be required in assigned area
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 required 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 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe 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 assignment
Physical Demands:
Reach with hands and arms; speak and hear
Frequently required to sit
Required to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and smell
Frequently lift and/or move up to 150 pounds
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 schedule
GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORSEmployee must consistently exhibit our SERVE guiding values:
Supportive
Ethical
Resourceful
Vigilant About Safety
Empathetic
Guardian Flight is an equal opportunity employer and as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train and promote, in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or status as a protected veteran.Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. We believe that diversity lends a regional, national, and global advantage to the clients we serve. Our workforce consists of dynamic individuals, with a range of backgrounds, talents, and skills.iCIMS Requisition ID: 2019-9593 Street: 3891 Burch Way
