Flight Paramedic - Coxhealth Air Care (Department Only)

Summary

• Best in Class Work Environment

• 5x Modern Healthcare Best Places to work

• America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 - Newsweek

• Best Employers for New Grads 2023- Forbes

• Greatest Workplace for Women 2023 - Newsweek

• Benefits

• Robust, fully customizable benefits package including Medical/Vision/Dental and more!

• No cost eCare visits

• Employer-provided mental health services for employees and eligible family members

• $1.00 BSN pay

• $1.00 Certification pay

• Retirement with employer match up to 5%

• Tuition discounts and reimbursement available for continuing your education

• CoxHealth Fitness Center and Child Care discounts

• Onsite delivery for CoxHealth Pharmacies and 1906 Employee Store

• Job Summary

• A paramedic is responsible for providing medical care and rapid transport to critically ill or injured patients in the air medical environment. Is responsible for learning and maintaining competency in advanced skills pertinent to practice as a flight paramedic and in conjunction with flight program protocols. Demonstrates ability to provide care and treatment to the air medical patient based upon department protocols and industry standards. The paramedic is responsible for providing patient care in an elevated risk environment (helicopters) and collaborating to reduce risk and promote safe practices. This position functions collaboratively with aviation staff (pilots and mechanics) and the Cox Air Care Medical Director (physician).

• Job Requirements

• Education

• Required: Graduate of an approved paramedic program

• Preferred: CCEMT-P certified

• Experience

• Required: Minimum of 3 years Advanced Life Support (ALS) experience

• Preferred: Previous flight paramedic experience

• Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Demonstrates effective leadership abilities

• Exhibits valuable time management skills

• Strong critical thinking/problem solving skills

• Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-tasking environment

• Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Current Missouri EMT-P licensure

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certified within 90 days of hire