Mercy Flight Central’s Air Medical Personnel include highly trained Flight Nurses and Flight Paramedics that provide specialized emergency on-scene and critical-care interfacility transport via helicopter and fixed wing aircraft. Our full time Air Medical employees work a 24 hours on, 72 hours off rotation, and are required to maintain all professional certifications as well as attend a number of mandatory training and hospital clinical sessions. Part time Air Medical employees are required to work a minimum of 24 hours per month, and must maintain all licenses and certifications, as well as attend mandatory training and clinical sessions.

Mercy Flight Central averages approximately 650-700 flights per year, with the majority during the summer months. Crews can expect an inconsistent number of flights per shift, depending on a variety of factors including weather considerations and the time and season of the year. Flight duty includes a number of physiologic and mental stressors, including mild turbulence, physiologic effects of flight, lifting and carrying of patients and equipment, and the mental and emotional considerations of caring for the acutely or terminally sick and/or injured. At the end of each flight, AMP are required to clean and restock the aircraft, as well as complete a considerable amount of post-flight documentation. All flights are conducted with the utmost of professionalism. Air Medical employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner toward patients, other healthcare providers, and the public. AMP are expected to strive for and maintain the highest levels of competency and knowledge, and are highly encouraged to seek additional training as well as professional certification.

Duty shifts begin with an inspection of the aircraft and medical systems, as well as a crew briefing. Crews are required to inspect and maintain work and living areas, and perform general housekeeping tasks to insure the cleanliness and comfort of their living quarters. During downtime, crews are provided with sleeping quarters, cooking amenities and an entertainment area. Crews should expect to be mentally and physically prepared for a mission at a moment’s notice throughout the duty time.

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