| Flight Paramedic
Job Specification
Knowledge,
skills and abilities:
Maintain
proficiency and currency according to the standards of:
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American
Heart Association (AHA),
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American College of Surgeons
(ACS),
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American
College Emergency Physicians (ACEP),
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American
Academy Pediatrics (AAP) and
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New York
State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
Possess and
maintain certification in:
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Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
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Pediatric
Advanced Life Support (PALS)
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Basic
Trauma Life Support (BTLS) or
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Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
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CPR-Basic
Life Support
Maintain
License / proficiency according to state and local
standards:
Physical Requirements:
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Employee
must be able to sit for extended periods of time in
uncomfortable conditions.
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Employee must be able to lift at least 50 lbs. unaided.
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Employee
must be able to endure long periods of adverse flight
conditions, including, but not limited to: extreme
temperatures, prolonged discomfort, and aircraft
turbulence.
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Employee
must be physically able to crawl in and out of the
aircraft unaided, walk at
least ¼ mile carrying 50 lbs. of equipment, and must be
able to securely fasten all required aircraft
restraints.
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Employee’s
weight should not exceed 200 lbs.
Experience:
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Minimum of two years of consistent experience providing
patient care at the Paramedic level.
Job
Description
DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Participation in shift crew briefings
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Accurate and timely completion of company time sheet
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Maintain
proficiency and currency in conjunction with company
training programs.
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Perform pre and post-flight aircraft inspections to insure
cleanliness and operability of medical and safety
equipment according to NYSDOH regulations and MFC SOP.
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Perform patient care according to company “Standards of
Care” and NYSDOH guidelines.
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Completion of annual clinical requirements
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Perform
general housekeeping duties to insure cleanliness and
functionality of work areas
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Timely
completion of assigned “Shift Duties and Responsibilities”
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Participation
in company Quality Management
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100%
attendance at company meetings
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100%
adherence to quarterly skills requirement
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Accurate and complete collection of flight reimbursement
information
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Accurate and complete patient care documentation
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Adherence to company policies and procedures
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Other
duties as assigned
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