Chief Flight Medic

Job Summary

Performs patient care and treatment activities aboard a helicopter and fixed wing airplane and demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to perform patient care functions as assigned to this position. In addition, assists Program Director with AirMed QI program, staff development, safe practice, policy and procedure development, guideline development, coordinate day to day operations, approve schedules, community education and PR. Interfaces with Helicopter Service providers, billing company, Communication Center, trauma services, physicians, DSHS prehospital providers, program sponsors, other flight services, TAAMS, and other professional organizations. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director or Administrative Officer. Reports through administrative chain of command.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Completion of an approved EMT-P Paramedic program

Experience:

• Required
  • Three or more years of experience in Advanced Life Support position or Critical Care Setting
    • Approval for CAMTS Accreditation body to waive years of experience may substitute for years of experience

• Preferred
  • One or more years of experience in Flight/Air Medical transport

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Current EMT-P license from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
  • Must obtain within thirty (30) days of start date
• MedTrans Corporation New Hire Academy
  • Must obtain within sixty (60) days of start date
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
  • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
  • Must obtain within one (1) year of start date
• Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)
  • Must obtain within two (2) years of start date
• Pediatric Transport Course (PCCTC)
  • Must obtain within two (2) years of start date
• Flight Paramedic-Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic- Certification (CCP-C) from the International Board for Specialty Certification (IBSC)
  • Must maintain within two (2) years of start date

*Must maintain all certifications and additional state licenses may be required based on fixed wing services*