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Action Ambulance Service Inc

Paramedic

Springfield, MA · On-site

Paramedics provides care according to the Statewide Treatment Protocols. Paramedics check equipment and supplies and maintain their assigned facility. Also provide non-emergency transportation. Major ...

Action Ambulance Service Inc

Paramedic

Springfield, MA · On-site

Paramedics provides care according to the Statewide Treatment Protocols. Paramedics check equipment and supplies and maintain their assigned facility. Also provide non-emergency transportation. Major ...

Action Ambulance Service Inc

Paramedic

Springfield, MA · On-site

Paramedics provides care according to the Statewide Treatment Protocols. Paramedics check equipment and supplies and maintain their assigned facility. Also provide non-emergency transportation. Major ...

National Ambulance

Paramedic

Springfield, MA · On-site

Incumbents are responsible for a wide variety of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic duties aboard our Advance Life Support (ALS) Ambulance. These duties include patient care and driving a ...

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How much do flight paramedic jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight paramedic in Springfield, MA is $67,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,800.00 and $74,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flight paramedic?

Flight paramedics are specially trained emergency medical professionals who provide critical care to patients during air medical transport, typically via helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. They work alongside flight nurses and pilots to stabilize and treat patients in life-threatening situations while in transit. Their responsibilities include administering advanced medical procedures, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety during flights. Flight paramedics are often required to respond quickly to emergencies such as trauma, cardiac events, or natural disasters and must be able to work effectively in high-pressure, confined environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flight paramedic, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Paramedic, you need advanced pre-hospital emergency care skills, critical care knowledge, and certifications such as paramedic licensure, ACLS, PALS, and often FP-C or CCP-C. Familiarity with medical transport equipment, patient monitoring systems, and aviation safety protocols is essential. Exceptional decision-making, stress management, and teamwork skills help flight paramedics excel in dynamic and high-pressure environments. These skills and qualities ensure the safe, effective, and timely care of critically ill or injured patients during air medical transports.

What are some common challenges faced by flight paramedics during air medical transports?

Flight paramedics often face unique challenges such as managing critical patients in confined spaces with limited equipment, adapting to rapidly changing medical conditions during flight, and working in high-stress environments where quick decision-making is crucial. They must also coordinate closely with pilots, nurses, and ground medical teams to ensure patient safety and effective care. Environmental factors like weather, altitude, and turbulence can further complicate patient management, making adaptability and teamwork essential skills in this role.

What is the difference between Flight Paramedic vs Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

AspectFlight ParamedicEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CertificationsParamedic license, advanced certificationsEMT certification
Work EnvironmentAir medical transport, helicopters, fixed-wing aircraftGround ambulance, emergency scenes
Job ResponsibilitiesAdvanced patient care, medication administration, airway managementBasic life support, patient stabilization

Flight Paramedics and EMTs both provide emergency medical care, but Flight Paramedics have advanced training and work primarily in air medical transport, handling more complex cases. EMTs focus on basic life support and ground ambulance services. The roles differ mainly in certification level, scope of practice, and work environment, with Flight Paramedics performing more advanced procedures during air transport.

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Infographic showing various Flight Paramedic job openings in Springfield, MA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,287 per year, or $32.3 per hour.

Critical Care Transport Paramedic- 36 hrs

Connecticut Children's

Hartford, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Connecticut Children's Medical Center rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 46 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

165th of 1,064 rated hospitals

Job description


The Critical Care Transport Paramedic provides patient and family centered care in accordance with State of Connecticut licensure, Connecticut Children's Transport Guidelines or protocols, hospital policies, under the supervision of the Critical Care Transport Leadership and Medical Control Physician. Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary, self-managed work team using a holistic, caring approach to patient care. Reports to the Manager of Critical Care Transport.
Responsibilities
  • Performs a detailed assessment and communicates effectively within multidisciplinary team and Medical Control Physician. Care, communications and documentation meet hospital policy and competencies. 5%
  • Provide basic and advanced airway management skills up to and including Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI). 4%
  • Performs emergency surgical airways. 4%
  • Establish and maintain intravenous, Interosseous (IO), and central line access. 5%
  • Monitors and manages invasive lines and devices including A-Lines and EVD's. 5%
  • Maintains interpersonal communications within the multidisciplinary team in order to provide patient care during transportation. Teams could include RRT, Providers, RN's, etc. 5%
  • Administration, management and documentation of medications. 10%
  • Run Point of Care Testing (POCT), including I-Stat labs, other patient care labs and accurately and timely document values. 5%
  • Able to follow standards of care from Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). 5%
  • Care and documentation for patients on invasive and non-invasive forms of ventilation. 5%
  • Perform ultrasound guided intravenous IV placement. 5%
  • Timely and accurate documentation of patient care during transport. 5%
  • Communication and education to patients and families. 5%
  • Follows medical instructions promptly and accurately to the extent possible, within scope, on Critical Care Transport. 10%
  • Maintains standards of documentation documents for clinical care, communications and education within appropriate timeframe for transport. 5%
  • Establishes effective relationships with patients, families, staff and external customers/ consultants to the team. 5%
  • Accountable for departmental and hospital quality and safety initiatives and goals. 5%
  • Regularly attend transport team meetings and educational simulations. 5%
  • Performs other regular duties as assigned. 2%

Qualifications
Education and/or Experience Required:
  • Education:
    • High School diploma or GED required
    • Graduated from an accredited paramedic program
  • Experience:
    2 year paramedic experience in a 911 system.

Education and/or Experience Preferred:
  • Education:
    • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Experience:
    • Prior critical care transport experience
    • Experience with pediatric critical care

License and/or Certification Required:
  • CPR - Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association. Required upon hire and must be maintained current at all times.
  • Current EMT-P Licensure, Connecticut, required.
  • Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) within 6 months of hire.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
  • Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Certified (PHTLS).
  • Certification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) within 2 years of hire.

License and/or Certification Preferred:
  • Flight Paramedic (FP-C) Or Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C) strongly preferred.
  • Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT).
  • Nationally Registered Paramedic (NREMTP).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge:
  • Basic Medical terminology, mathematics and measurements.
  • Basic understanding of organizations environment of care and infection control policies and procedures.
  • Basic understanding of reasons for and techniques for managing aggressive behavior.
  • Understand and follow Connecticut Children's policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of the population-specific differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populationsfrom neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families and co-workers.

Skills:
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and communication required.
  • Demonstration of effective listening skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills required. Ability to communicate in English is required (bilingual competency, Spanish preferred)
  • Demonstrates competency in standard clinical procedures as well as unit specific patient management protocols.

Abilities:
  • Maintain quality, safety and infection control standards. Learn and follow established protocols to respond in emergency situations. Learn and demonstrate competency in basic data entry, use of collaborative care and safety plans and documentation in the medical record.
  • Work across all levels of the organization effectively.

About Us
Connecticut Children's is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children's offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states. Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home. Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children's, treating children isn't just our job - it's our passion. As a leading children's health system experiencing steady growth, we're excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children's health and well-being as one team.

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