Flight Paramedic
Flight Paramedic
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Job Title: Flight Paramedic
Job Summary:
Flight Paramedics provide advanced life support care to critically ill or injured patients during air transport. They work as part of a medical team to ensure the safe and effective transportation of patients. Valid Paramedic certification (e.g. PCP ACP) and advanced life support certifications (e.g. ACLS PALS).
Key Responsibilities:
1. Patient Assessment and Care: Conduct thorough patient assessments develop and implement care plans and provide advanced life support care during transport.
2. Air Transport Operations: Participate in air transport operations including preparing patients and equipment for transport monitoring patients during flight and providing care during emergency situations.
3. Communication and Coordination: Communicate effectively with medical teams pilots and other stakeholders to ensure safe and effective patient transport.
4. Medical Equipment and Supplies: Ensure that all medical equipment and supplies are properly maintained inspected and certified for use during air transport.
5. Safety Protocols: Adhere to established safety protocols including those related to patient transport emergency procedures and aircraft safety.
6. Documentation and Reporting: Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient care and transport operations.
7. Quality Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives to ensure highquality patient care and transport operations.
8.Special Flight Operations: Flight paramedics involved in special flight operations such as air shows or aerial demonstrations must comply with the regulations outlined in Standard 623 of the Canadian Aviation Regulations
Requirements:
1. Experience: Minimum 23 years of experience as a Paramedic with experience in critical care or air transport preferred.
2. Education: Diploma or degree in Paramedicine or a related field.
3. Physical Demands: Ability to lift and move patients equipment and supplies and to work in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
4. Mental Demands: Ability to work under pressure make sound decisions and remain calm in emergency situations.
Employment Type
Remote
Company Industry
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