Flight Paramedic

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic providing lifesaving pre-hospital care while flying in state-of-the-art helicopters in Arizona. Continuously educating and collaborating with the medical team to ensure advanced patient care.

Posted 6/28/2026full-timePrescott • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $28 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).
Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS.
Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures. Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice.
Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to ensure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care.
Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities.
Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation.
Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter. Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s).

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred
Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system
Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus
Skills as required to practice as a paramedic as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task
Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation
Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Registered EMT-P licensed in state(s) served
National Certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements
Specialty certification: (FP-C or CCP-C) required within two (2) years of hire
Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS (if state or country required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Voluntary Legal
Relocation Assistance
Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Advanced Life SupportPatient AssessmentTriageDocumentation of Patient CareCritical ThinkingMulti-taskingEmergency Medical ProceduresEquipment MaintenancePatient Care DocumentationAdvanced Practice Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationAttention to DetailDependabilitySelf-motivation

Certifications

National CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationITLS CertificationPHTLS Certification