Are you a dedicated and skilled Paramedic looking for an opportunity to excel in your career while enjoying generous rewards? Look no further – Apollo MedFlight is the place for you!
Apollo MedFlight is a leading provider of air and ground medical transport services, committed to delivering exceptional patient care across the nation. Our mission is to save lives and make a difference every day, and we are looking for passionate Paramedics to join our team.
The Apollo mission is to provide safe, cost effective air medical transport and superior patient care that is available to all in need and to elevate the standard in the air ambulance industry, based upon ethical values and quality service.
Why Apollo?
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Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, including base salary, overtime pay, and opportunities increased wages based upon your continued education and completed certifications. At Apollo MedFlight, your skills and dedication are rewarded in every way possible.
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State-of-the-Art Equipment: You'll have access to cutting-edge medical equipment and resources to ensure you can provide the highest level of care to your patients. We invest in the latest technology to support your work and make your job easier.
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Professional Development: At Apollo MedFlight, we're dedicated to helping our team members grow in their careers. We provide opportunities for continuous training, certifications, and advancement within the company.
A day in the life:
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Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in all things done when representing Apollo MedFlight
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Treat all people with courtesy and respect
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Deliver a level of care you would provide to your family for all patients served
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Practice Teamwork
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Be self-motivated and willing to help wherever needed
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Continuously display Accountability, Reliability and Quality
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Daily Crew Duties (Peer Reviews, Daily Bag Checks, Narcotic Accountability, Hanger/ House Duties, Patient Follow Ups, Daily Crew Call)
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Both attendance and instruction of internal continuing education
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Public Relation Events
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Be familiar and comply with standing medical guidelines, policies, and procedures
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Provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, employees, and other healthcare professionals.
Equipment Used:
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Aircraft (Including but not limited to: Fixed Wing & Rotor Wing platforms)
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Lifeport + Sled, Stretcher Systems
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Monitoring Devices (Including but not limited to: Zoll Monitors, TOCO, Glucometers)
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IV Regulatory devices (Including but not limited to: Sapphire Infusion pumps, Blood Tubing, 10gtt and/or 60gtt sets, and dial a flow IV tubing)
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Trauma Equipment (Including but not limited to: immobilization devices, hemorrhage control devices, etc.)
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Respiratory support equipment (Including but not limited to: Hamilton T1 ventilators, BVMs, Sea-Long Hoods, Oxygen delivery devices)
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Medications (Including but not limited to: Narcotics, ACLS medications, RSI medications, and other medications noted throughout the Standing Medical Guidelines & On-Line Medical Control)
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Telephone/ Push to Talk Radios/ Aircraft Satellite Phone
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Computer/ Fax Machine/ Printer
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EMS Charts, Baldwin Safety, Expensify
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Others not specified that are deemed necessary for safe patient transport.
Physical and Sensory Requirements:
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Ability to work in a confined and mobile critical care transport environment.
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Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, airport line staff, and others.
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Ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
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Ability to respond to phone calls quickly.
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Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make decisions as a critical care team.
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Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, stoop, bend, grasp, use fine hand coordination, push, and pull.
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Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently and more with assistance.
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Exposure to infectious diseases, agents, and toxic chemicals.
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Ability to mix & administer medications, with correct knowledge of proper concentrations & dosages
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited paramedic school or state recognized paramedic program.
- National Registry Paramedic Certification.
- Must obtain certification in all states served by assigned base within 45 days of hire.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Paramedic in a high acuity setting including a busy 911 service.
- Must have BLS, ACLS, PALS at hire, NRP certification within 3 months of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
- Advanced trauma course (one of the following) within 6 months of hire.
o ATLS Audit
o TPATC
o ATCN, PHTLS, TNCC with advanced pathophysiology and skills lab
- FP-C or CCP-C is required within 2 years of employment.
- Completion of NIMS 100 and 200, within one year of hire is required.
- Live in or be willing to relocate to the region (within 2 hours or less of assigned base)
- Regular and reliable attendance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· 5 years' experience.
- Previous hospital experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or above.
All employment decisions at Apollo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Apollo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. At Apollo we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Apollo will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Recruiting Team at 806.242.0202 or by email at
[email protected].
