PARAMEDIC

Job Summary: Performs patient care and treatment activities aboard a helicopter or fixed wing airplane and demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to perform patient care functions as assigned to this position.

Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic program

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

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 six months (180) 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*