Overview:

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight paramedic practice, emergency, procedures and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL

Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground. Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport. Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transporters. Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers. Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts. Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.

Qualifications

Education
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Preferred: Associate's degree or equivalent (paramedicine)

Major
Preferred: Health Science

Experience
Required: minimum of 3 years current field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.

Preferred: five years of field experience in a busy 911/pre-hospital service. Flight or transport experience preferred.

Skills
Required: basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc.. Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers

Licensure/Certifications
Required: Active paramedic certification issued by the State of Texas and in good standing with the issuing authority. Current BLS, ACLS, PALS/PPEP and PHTLS/ITLS.
Preferred: NRP. Instructor certifications. FP-C within 24 months of hire.

Equal Opportunity
CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.

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