Flight Paramedic

Company: MercyOne
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Provides professional care for acutely ill and injured patients incorporating the education and skills learned and certified as a paramedic, for all age groups in an air medical (helicopter), pre-hospital, and hospital environment (emergency and critical care). Is guided by Mercy One Protocols or direct medical control. Serves as a preceptor for new employees, students and Mercy One volunteer (Ride Along Program) ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs initial and ongoing subjective and objective assessment of patients with complex health care needs in the pre-hospital and hospital environment (emergency and critical care).
• Emotional support and alleviation of fear and anxiety
• Involvement of family and friends
• Transition and continuity
• Implements interventions and treatments consistent with Mercy One protocols and/or medical on-line direction, documenting response to cares and treatments.
• Collaborates with the patient, significant others, rescue personnel and outlying hospital personnel to create a multidisciplinary healthcare team whose goal is to provide care that is continuous and well coordinated.
• Quickly, efficiently, and calmly responds to emergent and critical situations.
• Communicates with patients at a level consistent with age and understanding.
• Documents a comprehensive patient record that is organized and complete reflecting all aspects of care provided.
• Provides psychological support to the patient and family based on assessed need.
• Actively participates in evaluating and ensuring safety in and around the aircraft. Directs any safety concerns to the Program Manager, Base Lead Pilot, and/or Safety Officer. Makes recommendations for safe practices.
• Educates others in the safe practices in and around the helicopter through formal and informal presentations.
• Checks and maintains all medical equipment, supplies and medications for patient care on a daily basis.
• Completes follow-up on transported patients, providing written and verbal progress reports to the referring agency/physician.
• Assists specialty transport personnel (OB Nurse, NICU Transport team, Pediatric Transport Team).
• When not flying and once all responsibilities associated with the daily operations of the program have been completed; provides patient care and interventions in the hospital and Emergency Department persistent to scope of practice, responds to medical emergencies, and Rapid Response requests for in patient issues.Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
  • A minimum of three years of recent, full-time experience as a paramedic or critical care paramedic, providing direct patient care.At the time of hire with MercyOne, candidates must have and maintain the following certifications:
    • Current certification as a Paramedic (PM) in the State of Iowa.
    • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification (American Heart Association).
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (American Heart Association).
    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association).
    • Iowa Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) Endorsement.Obtain within 3 months of hire with MercyOne and maintain:
      • Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
      • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served.Obtain within 6 months of hire with MercyOne and maintain one of the following certifications:
        • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
        • Advanced Trauma Care for Nursing (ATCN)
        • Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC)
        • Transport Nurse Advanced Trauma Course (TNATC)
        • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
        • Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
        • Additionally, successfully complete an audit of one of the following courses: ATLS, ATCN, TPATC, TNATC, TNCC.Obtain within 2 years of hire with MercyOne and maintain:
          • Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C) or Critical Care Paramedic-Certified (CCP-C). (For those hired before January 1, 2017, must obtain by July 1, 2018; if hired after January 1, 2017, must obtain within 2 years of hire.)Weight Requirements:
            • Must meet the weight requirement for fitness and safety standards. This job requires the ability to lift patients, often in excess of 100 pounds, and load them into the helicopter. The weight of the flight team must be under 225 pounds at the time of hire and maintained. Failure to maintain this weight will result in a counseling/disciplinary process as defined in the weight policy. This restriction exists due to the maximum gross weight capacity of the primary and backup aircraft.Pre-Requisites:
              • Must pass an initial audiogram with annual tests thereafter. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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