Travel Flight Paramedic

Air Methods

Travel Flight Paramedic with Air Methods providing critical care in various locations and delivering high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeGreenwood Village • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced life support care and critical thinking skills in high-pressure environments, while maintaining compliance with safety standards and effective communication with medical teams. Holds necessary certifications and licenses to perform advanced medical procedures and operates effectively within a critical care transport setting.

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Advanced Life Support CareCritical Care Transport ExperienceRegistered EMT-P LicenseHealthcare Provider BLS/CPR CertificationACLS Certification

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Hard Skills

Advanced Practice SkillsPatient Care DocumentationEmergency Medical ProceduresAircraft Safety BriefingsMedical Equipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingAttention to DetailCollaborationDependability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteMedical Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Pre-Hospital Care911 SystemCritical Care TransportFlight ExperienceSafety Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
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 ensure 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.
Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
At least three years’ related experience 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 preferred
1 year of full-time flight experience required for per diem (PRN) positions
Maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots
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 24 hour shifts, overtime and an on-call rotation.
Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
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