Flight Paramedic

Overview Join our team as a full-time, Air Ambulance Service Paramedic in Tyler, TX. Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more Your team is bigger than your department:

UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute.

We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. Responsibilities Administers care to patient population which ranges from neonates to geriatrics. Works cooperatively and interdependently with emergency, prehospital, law enforcement, and ancillary personnel while coordinating the emergent and critical care of patients requiring helicopter transportation.

Markets the Air 1 program and serves as a representative of the department as well as the UT Health East Texas System when involved with a public relations activity and/or marketing activity. Understands and supports the UT Health East Texas Mission, Vision, And Values. Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures.

Qualifications Job Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required Certificate from an accredited EMT/Paramedic program. Texas EMT-P certification National Registry EMT-P (NREMT-P) Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) Certified Flight Paramedic Credential (FP-C) within 6 months of employment.

If the Crew member is an RN working in the Paramedic role the CFRN will take the place of the required Certification. PALS NRP ACLS At least three years prehospital experience in a lead paramedic role Preferred Job Requirements: Previous flight paramedic experience