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What is an Airmed?

An airmed is not a widely recognized job title in most industries. However, 'Airmed' can refer to air medical professionals, such as flight nurses, paramedics, or physicians who provide emergency medical care during air transport. These professionals are responsible for stabilizing and treating patients while in flight, often during life-threatening situations. Their work is critical in transporting patients quickly to medical facilities, especially from remote or inaccessible locations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Airmed professional?

To thrive as an Air Medical (Airmed) professional, you need advanced clinical competency (such as paramedic or critical care nursing), emergency medical certifications, and experience in critical care transport. Familiarity with aeromedical equipment, aviation safety protocols, and certifications like FP-C or CCRN are typically required. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, and communication abilities are crucial for adapting to high-pressure, dynamic situations. These skills ensure patient safety and effective care during air transport, where rapid, informed decisions are vital.

What are some common challenges faced by Airmed professionals during emergency transport missions?

Air Medical professionals often encounter challenges such as rapidly changing patient conditions, unpredictable weather, and coordinating with ground crews for seamless patient transfers. The high-stress environment requires quick decision-making and effective communication with both medical teams and pilots. Additionally, maintaining patient care in a confined space while adhering to strict safety protocols can be demanding but is essential for successful outcomes.

What is the difference between Airmed vs Medical Assistant?

AspectAirmedMedical Assistant
Required CredentialsCertification programs, sometimes licensureCertification preferred, often required
Work EnvironmentAirports, aviation medical clinicsHospitals, clinics, physician offices
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, aviation medical servicesHealthcare facilities, outpatient clinics
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

While both roles involve healthcare services, Airmed professionals typically work in aviation medical settings, focusing on aviation-related health assessments, whereas Medical Assistants work in general healthcare environments, providing clinical and administrative support. The certifications for both roles often overlap, but their work environments and industry applications differ significantly.

How to become an air medic?

To become an air medic, you typically need to be a registered paramedic or emergency medical technician (EMT) with advanced certification, and obtain specialized training in aeromedical transport. Certification programs such as Critical Care Paramedic or Flight Paramedic are often required, along with strong clinical skills, physical fitness, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.
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Respiratory Therapist

Global Medical Response

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Global Medical Response rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

644th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

IMMEDIATE HIRING!Flight Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity 

We’re hiring a Registered Flight Respiratory Therapist to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you’ll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Flight Respiratory Therapists will assess each situation to determine the best course of action to support, monitor, and treat patients in critical care situations
  • Utilizes critical thinking skills to manage the critically ill or injured adult or pediatric patient and support physicians’ orders
  • Takes pride in providing a safe, clean, and well-stocked aircraft environment, maintains regular equipment and base checks, and complies with safety standards and briefings
  • Works collaboratively and effectively communicates in a professional manner with air and ground teams, dispatch, flight crews, facilities, and partners
  • Shares shift change information to transitioning team and follows protocols to maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and records
  • Flight Respiratory Therapists are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing training required for the position

Other Responsibilities: 

  • Committed to being on-time, reliable, professional, and meeting our elevated standards in safety and service

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Needs to live within one hour of the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth airport.  
  • Minimum 3 years of respiratory care experience in an ER or ICU setting during the previous 18 months as a licensed Respiratory Therapist
  • State Respiratory Care Practitioner License
  • RRT certification
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP required prior to flight status
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (Provided During Orientation)
  • Will be required to obtain trauma certification within 12 months of hire
  • Will be required to obtain advanced certification within 24 months of hire
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Five years of respiratory care experience as a licensed Respiratory Therapist
  • Level I, II or III trauma experience
  • Advanced certification (NPPS and/or ACCS)
  • Previous pre-hospital EMS experience
  • Previous, recent NICU and/or transport experience
  • Previous air medical transport experience

Why Choose AirMed? As a leader in Fixed Wing air ambulance services, AirMed is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com. Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.

 

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Check out our careers site benefits page to learn more about our benefit options.

R0054133Qualifications:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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About Global Medical Response

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Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us. With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated health-care solutions and disaster response.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Year founded

2018

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