Pac West Float Flight Paramedic

The Float Flight Paramedic supports the PacWest Region by providing high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support across multiple CBS bases in Nevada, California, and Arizona. This position requires active paramedic licensure in all three states to ensure immediate deployability across the region.

Candidates must have three years of recent critical care experience in ALS/911 transport or flight within the last five years, as well as a minimum of one year of flight experience. All applicants must meet the 225-pound maximum weight requirement (in flight suit and boots) to comply with aircraft safety and performance standards.

Float clinicians deliver advanced patient care from initial contact through hospital handoff, maintain full compliance with

Air Methods’ safety and clinical standards, and integrate quickly with different flight teams across the PacWest. Responsibilities include trauma, medical, and specialty transports, participation in mission briefings and debriefings, equipment readiness, and maintaining all required training and documentation.

The following certifications are required: ACLS, BLS, PALS, PHTLS (or ITLS), FP-C, and NRP.

This role also demands heavy travel throughout the PacWest Region and availability for a minimum of two 24-hour shifts per week as scheduled by the Centralized Scheduling team.

The Float Flight Paramedic is a critical resource for PacWest operations, ensuring safe, reliable coverage during staffing gaps, high-demand periods, and emergent operational needs.

Job Summary

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). You’ll be responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. This position supports multiple Clinical Flight Teams in at bases in all regions where currently licensed.  

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:  

• 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 Clinical Education Team. 
• 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 insure 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. 
• Other Duties as assigned.

Additional Job Requirements

• Maintains a high level of flexibility and availability to be scheduled for a minimum of two 24 hour shifts per week at any CBS base where currently licensed.  Schedules are provided by the Centralized Scheduling team 4 – 8 weeks in advance.  Self-scheduling is not permitted.  Inability to be scheduled for two shifts per week as a result of providing limited availability (less than 5 consecutive days per week), in the absence of requested benefit time, will result in a written warning for the first occurrence.  A second occurrence will result in a final written warning.  A third occurrence will result in removal from the float position.  If failure to meet the expectation for shift coverage is due to removal from a shift by Centralized Scheduling as a result of other coverage found, no disciplinary action will occur.
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling - 85%

Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.  All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• 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 flight experience 1 year full time required

Operation and Safety Requirements:

• As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots.

Skills

• 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

Computer Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Registered EMT-P licensed in states where Air Methods maintains CBS locations.
• National Registry required to meet state licensure requirements
• Specialty certification: FP-C is required. 
• 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, TPATCor CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course. (Please note advanced skills lab may be required for some of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses) A second trauma course may be required based on state requirements.
• Additional state and/or county credentials may be required based on state requirements

Current NRP certification

• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat 

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

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