Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Core
Provides critical care transport paramedic level of care to Life Flight patients in conjunction with a Flight Nurse, and assists Emergency Department providers.
Role type
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Builds
Patient transport and emergency care delivery
Domain
Healthcare / Emergency Medical Services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Critical care transport, patient care documentation, medical equipment maintenance, safety compliance, preceptor skills
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, Life Flight helicopter equipment
Responsibilities
Provide critical care transport paramedic level care, maintain patient care documentation, maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills, maintain Pennsylvania Department of Health medical command status, acquire FP-C credential within one year if not previously certified, maintain equipment and supplies, assure cleanliness and organization of helicopter interiors, function as flight crew member and assist pilot, comply with safety standards, participate in preflight briefings and post-flight debriefings, act as preceptor for new employees and students, identify processes that could lead to errors, participate in patient safety education programs
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC