Flight Paramedic
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.
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Education Type
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Program of Study
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Required/Preferred
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High School Diploma or G.E.D Certificate
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N/A
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Required
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Successful completion of an approved EMT-Paramedic Program
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EMT-Paramedic
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Required
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Number of Years
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Type of Experience
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Required/Preferred
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In an Advanced Life Support (ALS) position or Critical Care setting
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≥3 years
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Required*
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Flight / Air medical transport
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≥1 year
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Preferred
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*Approval for CAMTS Accreditation body to waive years of experience may substitute for years of experience.
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Certification & Licensures
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Certification/Licensure Type
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Required/Preferred
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Current EMT-P license from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS)
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Required
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Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
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Required*
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MedTrans Corporation New Hire Academy
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Required**
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
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Required***
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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
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Required***
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
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Required***
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Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)
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Required****
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Pediatric Transport Course (PCCTC)
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Required****
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Flight Paramedic-Certification (FP-C)
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Required****
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*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.
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