Reports to the Helicopter Services Program Manager. Performs paramedic evaluations and procedures approved by the Air Medical Director. Provides a safe and clean environment for patient care. Participates in patient transport. Obtains and maintains licensure in IN and MI.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
- MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
- VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
- SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Performs paramedic evaluations and procedures approved by the Air Medical Director, including:
- Participating in the inspection, care, and maintenance of equipment, including restocking, ordering supplies, cleaning, and arranging for the repair of all damaged equipment to ensure safety of crew, patients, and public.
- Participating as an active member of the Helicopter Services transport team, performing duties as necessary and assigned.
- Assisting in locating and establishing a landing zone for the aircraft.
- Evaluating the scene of an accident; triaging patients, providing advanced life support, and collaborating with other on-scene medical personnel.
- Lifting, carrying, and transporting equipment (of various weights and diameters) necessary for the care of a patient.
- Performing a patient assessment, including relevant medical history, and making pertinent observations of the environment.
- Administering oxygen and assisting ventilation, utilizing a variety of equipment.
- Performing basic and advanced life support assessments and interventions, including (but not limited to): Endotracheal intubation, defibrillation, CPR, cardioversion, relief of tension pneumothorax, cricothyrotomy, intraosseous line placement, intravenous line placement, and other resuscitative and supportive maneuvers, in accordance with Standing Medical Orders.
- Participating in the care of patients with a variety of medical problems, including (but not limited to): Obstructed airway, asthma, pneumonia, COPD, acute coronary syndrome, pulmonary edema, dysrhythmias, trauma and burns, diabetic ketoacidosis, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, shock and/or coma due to a variety of etiologies, infectious disease, sepsis, hemorrhage, dehydration, and severe pain.
- Working closely with all members of the health care team, including physicians, other EMS personnel, nurses, respiratory therapists, radiological technologists, and support services staff, as well as family members and personnel from other hospitals and agencies.
- Measuring and recording patient vital signs, intake and output, and other important clinical parameters.
- Documenting appropriate information on the medical record, including patient assessment, changes in condition, care provided, and patient responses to care.
- Administering medications approved by the Air Medical Director.
- Assisting other health care providers, including other EMS personnel, nurses, and physicians, as requested.
- Providing, within the bounds of privacy policies and HIPAA, follow-up to requesting agencies regarding patient status.
- Expediting the return of the aircraft to service.
Maintains specific departmental requirements by:
- Attending educational programs and skill validation sessions as required by the Air Medical Director.
- Maintaining Indiana paramedic certification.
- Participating in outreach and community educational activities.
Maintains professional knowledge, skills and competence in areas of responsibility by:
- Attending in-services and department meetings; also participating in program development, continuing education, quality improvement, and attending conferences as approved.
- Maintaining professional affiliations as appropriate.
- Reading current professional literature and journals.
Contributes to the overall efficiency of the department by:
- Completing other job-related duties and projects assigned.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
- Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
- Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
- Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
- Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
- Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
- Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
- Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
- Complies with established organization and department policies.
- Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:
- Leverage innovation everywhere.
- Cultivate human talent.
- Embrace performance improvement.
- Build greatness through accountability.
- Use information to improve and advance.
- Communicate clearly and continuously.
Education and Experience
- The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of the state approved paramedic course and maintenance of Indiana and Michigan paramedic certification. Three (3) years of pre-hospital paramedic experience is required; three (3) contiguous years of pre-hospital current paramedic experience is preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Current Indiana EMT-Paramedic certification required
- Maintains current certification in CPR, ACLS, PALS, BTLS/PHTLS. BTLS or PHTLS certification is required within one year of employment.
- Within two (2) years of employment, acquires and maintains certification as a flight paramedic (FP-C) through the Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification.
- Other required skills and meticulous adherence to sterile techniques and universal precautions. Demonstrates the high-level knowledge and competency that are necessary to perform paramedic assessments, procedures, treatment, and techniques.
- Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to deal tactfully and effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, families, and other team members.
- Demonstrates effective public relations behavior.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
- Demonstrates organizational skills and the ability to work independently, set priorities, and accomplish goals.
- TPATC (formerly TNATC), NRP, STABLE is highly recommended.
- Demonstrates knowledge of and a commitment to Memorial Health System's mission and values; and the organization's goal of providing exceptional patient experiences by following Memorial's Performance Essentials.
- Demonstrates the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Demonstrates mental strength and emotional stability during various situations, including patient death, the presence of multiple victims, and family needs.
- Maintains a flight ready weight of 220 pounds, or less. This will be monitored at least every six months by weigh-in.
Working Conditions
- Works in a helicopter, within Memorial Hospital, within referral hospitals, and at outdoor scenes, in the patient care and transporting process.
- Works in a patient care environment requiring physical exertion, frequent changes in job demands, certain undesirable patient care activities, and potential exposure to biohazards.
- Works in an environment requiring walking, stooping, climbing, twisting, bending, running, squatting, kneeling, and lifting.
- Works in an environment with potential adverse weather conditions.
- Encounters emotionally volatile situations.
- Operates patient-related equipment.
- Works in an environment where the consequence of errors in performance may result in patient injury or death, hospital risk, and/or financial loss.
- Must be able to report to work location within 30 minutes when on call.
Physical Demands
- Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e. to walk/stand for prolonged periods of time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of the position.
- Demonstrates mental strength and emotional stability during various situations, including patient death, the presence of multiple victims, and family needs.
- Maintains a weight of 210 pounds, or less. This will be monitored at least quarterly.
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