VCU Health
The Paramedic Flight II role competently delivers and documents routine patient care along with safely administering prescribed medications; recognize implications of medications with routine vs. complicated use.This role provides pre-hospital advanced life support to helicopter/ground transport patients across the lifespan from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to medical staff.This role performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and to maximize patient and customer satisfaction.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire:Current National Registry and Virginia EMT-P CertificationAHA BLS HCP Certification or EquivalentWeight Restrictions:Maximum individual weight must be equal or less than 235 lbs. in street clothesLicensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment:Current National Registry and Virginia EMT-P CertificationAHA BLS HCP CertificationCurrent Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS) after 6 monthsCurrent Pediatric Advanced life Support Certification (PALS) after 6 monthsCurrent Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) after 6 monthsAchieve and maintain a certification in Transport Provider Advanced Transport Course (TPATC) OR Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)Achieve and maintain Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C) after 2 years of hireExperience REQUIRED:3 years' experience of 911 ALS transportMeets all performance expectations and safety standards as listed in level specific job descriptionExperience PREFERREDExperience with language skills appropriate for setting (i.e. able to interpret flight-related reports, health-related documents, business reports)Academic healthcare experienceEducation/training REQUIRED:Flight Paramedic I: Graduate of accredited EMT-P ProgramFlight Paramedic II: Graduate of accredited EMT-P Program, Current FP-CFlight Paramedic III: Graduate of accredited EMT-P Program, Current FP-CEducation/training PREFERRED:Flight Paramedic I: Current FP-CFlight Paramedic II: Associate's DegreeFlight Paramedic III: Bachelor's DegreeIndependent action(s) required:Understand TJC and VCUHS Standards, Policies and ProceduresUnderstand the VCU Health Critical Care Transport Standards of Care policiesDocument patient care effectivelyFunction under direct and indirect medical control in hospital and pre-hospital settingSupervisory responsibilities (if applicable): N/AAdditional position requirements:Required to work weekends and some holidaysRotating shiftsMay be exposed to hazardous situations prior to and during transportMay be exposed to extreme weather conditionsEmployees may be required to use their own vehicle to perform essential functions of this position and comply with the Health System's motor vehicle policyAge Specific groups served: AllPhysical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):Physical Weight Restrictions: maximum individual weight must be equal to or less than 235 lbs. in street clothes, Lifting greater than 80 lbs.Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substancesActivities:Prolonged standingProlonged sittingFrequent bendingWalking (distance)Climbing (steps, ladder, other)Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)Mental/Sensory:Strong recallReasoningProblem solvingHearingSpeak clearlyWrite legiblyReadingLogical thinkingEmotional:Fast pace environmentSteady paceAble to handle multiple prioritiesFrequent and intense customer interactionsNoisy environmentAble to adapt to frequent changeAbility to remain calm and think clearly in a crisisRotatingEEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.