Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Core
Provides critical care transport paramedic level of care to Life Flight patients in conjunction with a Flight Nurse, functioning within the scope of Act 37.
Role type
Critical Care Flight Paramedic
Builds
Life Flight helicopter transport services for patients from birth to over 100 years old
Domain
Emergency Medical Services / Air Ambulance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Critical care transport, patient care documentation, medical equipment maintenance, safety compliance, preflight/post-flight procedures, precepting
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, Life Flight helicopter equipment
Responsibilities
Provide critical care transport until patient care is relinquished; 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 inventory; ensure cleanliness of helicopter interiors and helipads; assist the pilot; participate in safety briefings and debriefings; act as preceptor for new employees and students.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC