About The Role

The Paramedic Flight II role competently delivers and documents routine patient care along with safely administering prescribed medications; recognize implications of medications with routine vs. complicated use.

This role provides pre-hospital advanced life support to helicopter/ground transport patients across the lifespan from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to medical staff.

This role performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and to maximize patient and customer satisfaction.

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire

Current National Registry and Virginia EMT-P Certification

AHA BLS HCP Certification or Equivalent

Weight Restrictions

Maximum individual weight must be equal or less than 235 lbs. in street clothes

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment

Current National Registry and Virginia EMT-P Certification

AHA BLS HCP Certification

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) after 6 months
Current Pediatric Advanced life Support Certification (PALS) after 6 months
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) after 6 months
Achieve and maintain a certification in Transport Provider Advanced Transport Course (TPATC) OR Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
Achieve and maintain Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) after 2 years of hire

Experience REQUIRED

3 years’ experience of 911 ALS transport
Meets all performance expectations and safety standards as listed in level specific job description

Experience PREFERRED

Experience with language skills appropriate for setting (i.e. able to interpret flight-related reports, health-related documents, business reports)
Academic healthcare experience

Education/training REQUIRED

Flight Paramedic I: Graduate of accredited EMT-P Program
Flight Paramedic II: Graduate of accredited EMT-P Program, Current FP-C
Flight Paramedic III: Graduate of accredited EMT-P Program, Current FP-C

Education/training PREFERRED

Flight Paramedic I: Current FP-C

Flight Paramedic II: Associate's Degree

Flight Paramedic III: Bachelor's Degree

Independent action(s) required

Understand TJC and VCUHS Standards, Policies and Procedures

Understand the VCU Health Critical Care Transport Standards of Care policies
Document patient care effectively
Function under direct and indirect medical control in hospital and pre-hospital setting
Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/A

Additional position requirements

Required to work weekends and some holidays
Rotating shifts
May be exposed to hazardous situations prior to and during transport
May be exposed to extreme weather conditions
Employees may be required to use their own vehicle to perform essential functions of this position and comply with the Health System’s motor vehicle policy
Age Specific groups served: All

Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate)

Physical Weight Restrictions: maximum individual weight must be equal to or less than 235 lbs. in street clothes, Lifting greater than 80 lbs.
Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances

Activities

Prolonged standing
Prolonged sitting
Frequent bending
Walking (distance)
Climbing (steps, ladder, other)
Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)

Mental/Sensory

Strong recall

Reasoning

Problem solving

Hearing

Speak clearly
Write legibly

Reading

Logical thinking

Emotional

Fast pace environment
Steady pace
Able to handle multiple priorities
Frequent and intense customer interactions
Noisy environment
Able to adapt to frequent change
Ability to remain calm and think clearly in a crisis

Compensation Ranges

Paramedic - Flight I: $23.18 - $35.92
Paramedic - Flight II: $25.03 - $38.79
Paramedic - Flight III: $28.22 - $42.28
Actual Salary offers will be based on several key factors to include relevant work experience, credentials, and qualifications.