Flight Paramedic

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic delivering advanced pre-hospital care with Air Methods in state-of-the-art helicopters. Ensuring patient safety and care while collaborating with medical teams in emergency situations.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pre-hospital advanced life support, including assessment, triage, and treatment, while maintaining compliance with state regulations and Air Methods CBS standards. Proficient in patient care documentation and skilled in the use of medical equipment and supplies.

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Registered EMT-P LicenseCritical Care Transport ExperienceAdvanced Life Support CertificationSpecialty Certification (FP-C or CCP-C)Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR Certification

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Hard Skills

Advanced Life SupportPatient AssessmentTriage SkillsCritical Care TransportAdvanced Practice Skills

Soft Skills

Role ModelEducatorClinical Resource

Tools & Technologies

Medical Equipment MaintenancePatient Care Documentation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered EMT-P LicenseBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationAdvanced Trauma Course Certification

Industry Keywords

Pre-Hospital Care911 System ExperienceAir Methods CBSOSHA TrainingHIPAA Training

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 competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences
Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures
Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS
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
Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource

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
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)
Advance trauma course: one (1) of the following is acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course prior to completion of third-rider orientation.

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