Paramedic

Job Summary

Performs patient care and treatment activities aboard a helicopter or fixed wing airplane and demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to perform patient care functions as assigned to this position.

Education

Education Type

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

High School Diploma or G.E.D Certificate

N/A

Required

Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic Program

EMT-Paramedic

Required

Experience

Number of Years

Type of Experience

Required/Preferred

In an Advanced Life Support (ALS) position or Critical Care setting

≥3 years

Required*

Flight / Air medical transport

≥1 year

Preferred

*Approval for CAMTS Accreditation body to waive years of experience may substitute for years of experience.

Certification & Licensures

Certification/Licensure Type

Required/Preferred

Current EMT-P license from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS)

Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Required*

MedTrans Corporation New Hire Academy

Required**

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification

Required***

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification

Required***

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

Required***

Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)

Required****

Pediatric Transport Course (PCCTC)

Required****

Flight Paramedic-Certification (FP-C)

Required****

*Must obtain within thirty (30) days of start date

** Must obtain with six (6) months of start date

***Must obtain within one (1) year of start date

****Must obtain within two (2) years of start date

Must maintain all certifications and additional state licenses may be required based on fixed wing services.