Flight Paramedic Full Time

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Shift:

Description:

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Performs initial and ongoing subjective and objective assessment of patients with complex health care needs in the pre-hospital and hospital environment (emergency and critical care).

• Promotes patient-centered care.
• Implements interventions and treatments consistent with Mercy One protocols and/or medical on-line direction, documenting response to cares and treatments.
• Collaborates with the patient, significant others, rescue personnel and outlying hospital personnel to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well coordinated.
• Quickly, efficiently, and calmly responds to emergent and critical situations.
• Communicates with patients at a level consistent with age and understanding.
• Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete reflecting all aspects of care provided.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Minimum of three years recent, full-time experience functioning as a paramedic or critical care paramedic, providing direct patient care.

At time of hire with Mercy One must have and maintain:

• Current certification as a Paramedic (PM) in the State of Iowa.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification – Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through American Heart Association Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Providers
• Iowa Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Endorsement.

Obtain within 3 months of hire with Mercy One and maintain:

• Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served

Obtain within 6 months of hire with Mercy One and maintain:

Obtain one of the following certifications:

* Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

* Advanced Trauma Care for Nursing, (ATCN)

*Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)

*Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC)

*Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

• Successfully audit one of the following courses ATLS, ATCN, TPATC, TNATC, TNCC.

                                          Or

                  * Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) certification

Obtain within 2 years of hire with Mercy One and maintain:

• Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic-Certified (CCP-C).  (For those hired before January 1, 2017, must obtain by July 1, 2018; if hired after January 1, 2017, must obtain within 2 years of hire.)
• Must meet weight requirement.

Overview:  This job requires excellent fitness in order to lift patients from various locations and height, often in excess of 100 pounds and load into the helicopter.  Weight of the flight team must be at time of hire and maintained less than 225 pounds.  Failure to maintain a weight under 225 pounds will result in a counseling/disciplinary process as defined in our specific weight policy.  This weight of the flight team member should be compatible with fitness and agility that allows performance of responsibilities in small confined space. Weight restrictions exist due to the maximum gross weight capacity of the primary and back-up aircraft.

      Pre-requisites:

• Must pass an initial audiogram with an annual test every year there after
• Must not have any inner ear disturbance which might be affected in high altitudes

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

If a patient is unable to function independently, a mechanical/assistive device and/or additional personnel must be utilized.  If an object requires lifting > 50 lbs., additional equipment/personnel must also be utilized.

Heavy work: Exerting up to 65 lbs. push/pull (force to move frequently, and lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and lifting up to 40 lbs. frequently, and lifting up to 20 lbs. constantly, to move patient and/or objects.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.