Flight Paramedic

Everything we do is underscored by a why and that why is one another.

Location:

Altru Hospital 1200 South Columbia Road Grand Forks ND 58201

Summary:

The Flight Paramedic provides direct patient care in accordance with established policies procedures and patient care guidelines of the organization and works within the established scope of practice of the designated governing EMS body during the transport of patients by fixed-wing airplane and ground ambulance or in accordance with their hospital assignments when not on a transport. The Flight Paramedic maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide critical care appropriate for the patients served and facilitates the coordination of patient care with our partners in the region.

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC I
$27.80 - $41.71 USD Hourly
- Advanced Provider International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or other Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) Approved Advanced Trauma Course prior to Start Date.

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC II
$29.19 - $43.79 USD Hourly
- 6 years or more Paramedic experience with associates degree and advanced certification OR
- 3 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelors degree

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC III
$30.65 - $45.98 USD Hourly
- 12 years or more Paramedic experience with Associates and/or Advanced Certification (FP-C CC-P CP-C) OR
- 6 years or more Paramedic experience with bachelors degree

Essential Job Functions:

• Responds to requests for and conducts patient transports in fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulances. Provides high-quality critical care in accordance with the patient care guidelines established by the organization. Demonstrates ability to function as a member of the flight crew and ensure the safety of the crew patients and other passengers during transport.

• Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patients condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.

• Transports patients to all internal departments at Altru Hospital as well as to Fargo Minneapolis and Rochester and is a member of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) transport team.

• Assesses intervenes and reassesses the patients condition promptly and takes appropriate action in accordance with patient care guidelines.

• Works in the Emergency Room assisting the RNs with triage and critical patient care.

• Performs and documents assessments according to guidelines and/or as patient condition requires i.e. vital signs intake and output IVs blood sugars room/caregiver assignment etc. and ensures patient is properly identified.

• Works as a cohesive team with First Responders. Creates a smooth transition of care. Provides feedback and follow-up to First Responders as necessary.

• Provides coverage for various special functions throughout the Grand Forks community and surrounding areas i.e. races sporting events city sponsored events.

• Serves as a safety officer and patient care resource (within applicable scope of practice and training) for specialty teams conducting transport of neonatal patients by fixed-wing aircraft and ground ambulance.

• Serve as a preceptor to new employees and students.

• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

• Paramedic National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Paramedic North Dakota Board of Health Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Paramedic Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Paramedic Montana Board of Medical Examiners Within 3 Months of Start Date HR Primary Sources

• BLS ACLS and PALS Certified American Heart Association (AHA) Prior to Start Date Learning Management System

• Drivers License with Acceptable Driving Record Drivers License - Current State Licensed Prior to Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Altru Health System Within 12 Months of Start Date HR Primary Sources

• Paramedic South Dakota Board of Medical Examiners Preferred HR Primary Sources

• 6 years ormoreParamedicexperience withassociatesdegreeand advanced certificationOR

• 3years or moreParamedicexperience withbachelors degree

• Advanced Provider International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or other Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) Approved Advanced Trauma Course prior to Start Date.

• Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic Certification (CCP-C) required within 24 months of start date.

• Eligible to serveas an Orientation Preceptor and Onboarding Coordinator fornew staff.

• Maintain required specialty certifications (e.g. PHTLS AHLS AMLS ABLS ATLS NRP)and completion ofICS 300 and ICS 400 training.

• Ability toInstruct BLS ACLS PALS EMT and NRP courses

Education:

Preferred: Associates - Related Field- OR -Bachelors - Related Field

Work Experience:

Required: An equivalent combination of education and experience Related Experience

Language Requirements:

This position requires proficiency in reading writing and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients families and team members.

Physical Demands :

Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)Stand: Frequently (34-66%)Walk: Frequently (34-66%)Stoop/Bend: Frequently (34-66%)Reach: Frequently (34-66%)Crawl: Rarely (1-4%)Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)Twist: Frequently (34-66%)Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)See: Continuously (67-100%)Hear: Continuously (67-100%)

Weight Demands:

Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Heavy (40-100 pounds)Carry: Heavy (40-100 pounds)Push/Pull: Heavy (40-100 pounds)Slide/Transfer: Heavy (40-100 pounds)

Working Conditions:

Indoor: Frequently (34-66%)Outdoor: Frequently (34-66%)Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable

Driving Requirement Definitions:

• Professional Drivers: Persons who drive as their main responsibility OR transport passengers or hazardous materials.
• Frequent Drivers: Persons whose main responsibility is not driving but drive daily or almost daily.
• Occasional Drivers: Persons who drive from once per month to as frequently as once per week.
• Infrequent Drivers: Persons who are generally not expected to drive.

Driving Requirement for this position:

Occasional Driver

Reference ID: R8104

Making a real difference. For one another.

To take the best care of our patients and community including friends family and neighbors we need people who are committed to growth excellence and one another.

At Altru youll find a culture where support and teamwork are at the heart of what we do. Youll have opportunities to advance your skills work with the latest technologies experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join our team and be a part of a small community with a big heart.

Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees. Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include a dental plan vision plan life and disability insurance education assistance paid time off (PTO)