Flight Paramedic at Ardent Health Services

Tyler, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Emergency Response, Team Coordination, Public Relations, Critical Care Equipment, Paramedic Certification, BCLS, BTLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS, Helicopter Transportation, Wellness Support, Advanced Technology, Career Growth, Inclusive Culture

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Join our team as a full-time, Flight Paramedic in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. Get to Know Your Team: UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1 has more than 65 ambulances, three active helicopters and one helicopter in reserve strategically located across the region and emergency teams provide rapid access to care. Responsibilities Administers care to patient population which ranges from neonates to geriatrics. Works cooperatively and interdependently with emergency, prehospital, law enforcement, and ancillary personnel while coordinating the emergent and critical care of patients requiring helicopter transportation. Markets the Air 1 program and serves as a representative of the department as well as the UT Health East Texas System when involved with a public relations activity and/or marketing activity. Understands and supports the UT Health East Texas Mission, Vision, and Values. Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures. Qualifications At least three years prehospital experience in a lead paramedic role. Previous flight paramedic experience is preferred. Texas EMT-P certification required. National Registry EMT-P (NREMT-P) required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required or obtain within 30 days of employment. Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) required or obtain within 30 days of employment. Certified Flight Paramedic Credential (FP-C) within 2 years of employment. If the crew member is an RN working in the Paramedic role the CFRN will take the place of the required certification. PALS required or obtain within 30 days of employment. NRP required or obtain within 30 days of employment. ACLS required or obtain within 30 days of employment. The ability to operate critical care equipment (i.e., monitors, pumps, ventilators.

Responsibilities

Administers care to a diverse patient population and coordinates emergent and critical care for patients requiring helicopter transportation. Represents the department in public relations and marketing activities while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.