Flight Paramedic

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic delivering high quality pre-hospital care in Air Methods helicopters. Requires EMT-P certification and three years of experience in busy 911 system.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeDexter • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $34 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 medical standards and documentation requirements. Holds necessary certifications and training to ensure high-quality patient care in critical transport situations.

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Registered EMT-P LicenseCritical Care Transport ExperienceSpecialty Certification (FP-C or CCP-C)Current BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS CertificationsAdvanced Trauma Course Certification

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Hard Skills

Advanced Life SupportPatient AssessmentTriageDocumentationEquipment MaintenanceAdvanced ProceduresClinical RotationsSafety ComplianceEmergency ResponsePatient Care

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam CollaborationRole ModelingEducator SkillsLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Medical EquipmentAircraft Safety SystemsPatient Care Documentation Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Registered EMT-P LicenseFP-C or CCP-C CertificationBLS/CPR CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationITLS or PHTLS CertificationNRP CertificationNIMS Training

Industry Keywords

Pre-Hospital CareCritical Care Transport911 SystemAir Methods CBSOSHA ComplianceHIPAA ComplianceAviation Safety

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. 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. Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests.
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.
Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment. Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
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).
Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource. Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities). Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e., national, state legislative--elected or appointed.

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
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.
NRP certification prior to completion of third-rider orientation
NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire

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