Flight for Life Paramedic Critical Care Transport
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Job Location:
Garden City, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
We believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
Proudly part of CommonSpirit HealthFlightForLifeColorado was the first civilian hospital-based emergency medical helicopter program in the United States. For over 50 years we have set the standard for over 300 air medical services worldwide that have modeled our concept. We proudly partner with search and rescue agencies offering specialized services such as aerial search support and our Avalanche Deployment Program. Our reputation for rigorous training comprehensive coverage and proven expertise has made us the air medical program of choice for hospitals EMS agencies ski patrols and rescue teams. With industry leading technology and a highly experienced team we provide critical care transport across several states in the Rocky Mountain Region including the Denver Metro area Summit County Colorado Springs Pueblo Durango northern New Mexico southeastern Utah and western Kansas. If youre passionate about deliveringlife-saving care in dynamic high-stakes environmentsFlightForLife is where you can make a difference. Join us in continuing our legacy of excellence.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
You have a purpose unique talents and now is the time to embrace it live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.
As a member of the flight crew in the role of Flight for Life (FFL) Paramedic Critical Care Transport you will assists in meeting the physical and emotional needs of critically ill and injured patients. As a FFL Critical Care Transport Paramedic you will directly promote safe and efficient operation of Flight For Life.
14-Week Flight for Life Training & orientation schedule
- On-site at Colorado front-range hospitals to include:
- St Anthony Hospital (Lakewood CO)
- St Francis Medical Center (Colorado Springs CO)
- St Mary Corwin (Pueblo CO)
- Mercy Regional Medical Center (Durango CO)
- 12-14 weeks on-site required
- Two weeks didactic
- 10-12 weeks precepted critical care transport training
- (3) 12-hour shifts per week; variable schedule requiring nights days and weekends (eligible for differentials)
Included during your orientation
- Lodging provided
- Mileage reimbursement for (1) trip home to visit during 14-week training
- Own reliable vehicle transportation required to commute to training bases
- Post-training 2-year commitment agreement required
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Job Requirements
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day qualified candidates will need the following:
- 3 years or 4000 hours experience as a Paramedic provider in 911 ALS or critical care transport (ground or air) or 4000 hours of critical care experience in-hospital
- Colorado State and Kansas State Paramedic Certification required and National Registry as a paramedic. Must maintain currency in all certifications required by CAMTS (Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate) required
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification) required within 6 months of hire/transfer date
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required within 12 months of hire/transfer date
- TPATC (Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course) or ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) required within 12 months of hire/transfer date
- FP-C (Certified Flight Paramedic) required within 2 years of hire/transfer date
- Valid Drivers License and ability to pass the annual Pre Check review of driving record for safe vehicle operations required
Physical Requirements
Medium Work - exert/lift up to 50 lbs. force occasionally and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10lbs. constantly
Key Skills
- Environment
- Anatomy
- Fisheries
- Morphology
- Behavioural Sciences
- Biophysics
- Evolution
- Forestry
- Ecology
- Biotechnology
- Agriculture
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Ecosyatem
- Entomology
About Company
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