Critical Care Flight Paramedic

FLIGHT FOR LIFE TRANSPORT SYSTEM

LOCATION: Burlington, WI

We Are a Premier Service Provider:

Flight For Life (FFL) is the premier critical care air transport system that is dedicated to serving our communities by linking those with illness or injury to resources which provide the optimum in medical care and outcomes. As a leading not-for-profit medical transport program, FFL sets the industry standard for excellence. We are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS), which is dedicated to improving the quality of patient care and safety of the transport environment.

We Are a Premier Employer:

We were voted a "Top Workplace" by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel in 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Opportunity for Top Talent:

We are seeking strong candidates to take our written exam and interview to potentially be placed on our hiring list for future critical care flight paramedic positions. Any individuals offered a position would be required to work 12- and/or 24-hour shifts on a rotating basis, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Key Position Highlights:

• Provideshigh quality pre-hospital and inter-facility advanced critical care
• Cares for critically ill or injured patients within the scope of practice defined by the Flight For Life Medical Director and appropriate state regulations
• Practices independent and collaborative judgment, critical and analytical thinking, decision making, and prioritization using advanced assessment and intervention skills
• Utilizes leadership, collaboration and interpersonal skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to facilitate optimum patient care and outcomes
• Formulates a focused and specific plan of care appropriate for the patient's condition from initial contact until care is relinquished at the accepting medical facility
• Evaluates efficacy and outcome of medical interventions throughout treatment and transport process, with ongoing reassessment of patient responses
• Maintains thorough patient care documentation
• Maintains all applicable safety standards
• Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing clinical experiences, annual medical director review in human patient simulator lab, and monthly competencies
• Establishes and maintains excellent verbal and written communication with all patients and customers; e.g. physicians, nurses, paramedics, ancillary personnel, and other health care disciplines
• Demonstrates ability to work with a variety of people regardless of race, religion, age, sex, social or cultural backgrounds, or disease entities
• Maintains confidentiality of all patients and departmental-related information
• Attends four annual combined crew meetings and one safety day held in Waukesha, WI
• Commits to being an active member to two committees within the organization
• Completes other duties and requirements as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Current paramedic license in Wisconsin with Critical Care Endorsement
• Minimum of three years of experience working as a paramedic in a high volume, high acuity advanced life support environment
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Ability to make critical clinical decisions and judgments independently, rapidly, and accurately in emergency situations
• Ability to adjust to frequent changes in patient condition and the transport environment, while maintaining safety
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in various weather conditions
• Successfully pass a screening written exam, pre-employment physical exam including drug screen and job-related physical agility test. Ability to perform lifting of patients, carrying of equipment, reaching, walking, pushing, standing, climbing and bending.
• Excellent organizational skills, flexibility in work assignments, and dependable
• NRP must be obtained in the first six months of employment.
• High-risk OB, and an advanced trauma course completion must be obtained within the first year of employment
• FP-C within two years of hire
• Maximum weight limit including full uniform is 225 pounds
• Compliance with all vaccination requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous flight paramedic experience a bonus
• Current FP-C
• National Registry certification
• Instructor status for AHA or experience with public speaking