Flight Prmd I Transp Air EMS Mt Pleasant A

Duties and Responsibilities: Provides advanced critical care to critically ill and injured patients during rotor-wing transport, delivering evidence-based assessment, stabilization, treatment, and continuous monitoring in collaboration with the Flight Nurse and Pilot. Exercises independent clinical judgment in dynamic, high-acuity environments while adhering to established medical protocols, safety standards, CAMTS requirements, and FAA Part 135 operational procedures. Supports operational excellence through participation in quality improvement initiatives, safety programs, equipment readiness, continuing education, and assigned projects that enhance Flight For Life operations. Serves as a professional representative of Flight For Life, fostering effective communication and collaboration with referring and receiving facilities, EMS agencies, public safety partners, patients, families, and community stakeholders. Maintains required certifications and clinical competency, actively participating in orientation, ongoing education, simulation, and credentialing activities to meet the program's rigorous standards for critical care transport practice. Education High school diploma or GED required. Completion of a DHSH-approved Paramedic program. Experience/Skills Minimum of three years of experience working in a moderate to high-volume ALS setting; greater than five years strongly preferred. Mixed ALS/critical care transport experience preferred. Ability to manage complex clinical situations under pressure required. Previous flight or critical care transport experience highly preferred. Emotional stability to function effectively in unpredictable situations. Problem solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment and seek guidance when appropriate. Strong public relations and diplomacy skill set. Good keyboarding/documentation skills and general computer competency. License/Certification/Registration Current Paramedic certification by the State of Texas required. National Registry Paramedic strongly preferred upon hire, required within one year of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 6 months of hire. Certification in a transport-specific critical care board certification (C-NPT, FP-C or CCP-C) is strongly preferred at hire, and two of these board certifications are required within 24 months of start date. Competencies/Skills Clinical Excellence: Critical care knowledge, advanced procedures, sound clinical judgment Safety & Aviation: Risk assessment, helicopter safety, operational discipline Teamwork: CRM, communication, collaboration, conflict resolution Professionalism: Accountability, integrity, adaptability, resilience Quality: Documentation, CQI participation, evidence-based practice Leadership: Initiative, mentoring, patient advocacy, systems thinking