EMT Flight Paramedic

EMT Flight Paramedic

Responsible for delivery of quality care for critically ill or injured in the air medical or ground transportation environment without supervision. Highly skilled in airway management, the most important skill in managing the pediatric specialty population, as this is the most prevalent type of pediatric patient moved, and the highest number of our requested transports. Responsible for the implementation, coordination, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures found in Covenant Health System policy and procedure manuals. Maintains a responsible attitude toward appropriate and efficient management of medical operations within the scope of services of the Specialty Transport Program. Flight Paramedic must be able to interact with physicians and alternative healthcare facilities. The Flight Paramedic must be highly motivated and able to care for patients using assessment skills and written standards when physician contact is not possible. 

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Covenant Children's Hosp (Methodist Children's Hosp) and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Please note the following important details regarding this position:

• This posting is for multiple openings of a EMT Flight Paramedic.
• This role is an onsite position and will report onsite daily as scheduled.
• This role requires for you to be located within a commutable distance of our office location listed below:
  • Texas: Lubbock
• Flexible and available to work weekends and holidays as scheduled, based on departmental needs and operational requirements.
• Flexible and available to work on a variable shift which may include days, evenings, or nights shifts.
• Work Status Available:
  • Full Time
• Shifts Available:
  • Variable
• Shifts Hours:
  • Variable Shift - 36hrs. Schedule

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion and maintenance of Department of State Health Services or National Registry approved Paramedic training program/certification/license.
• Upon hire: 
  • Texas Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic License - Texas Office of EMS-Trauma Systems -OR-
  • Texas Paramedic License - Texas Office of EMS-Trauma Systems
• Upon hire: 
  • National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
  • National Provider ACLS - American Heart Association
  • National Provider PALS - American Heart Association 
• Upon Request: Driving may be necessary as part of this role. Caregivers are required to comply with all state laws and requirements for driving. Caregivers will be expected to provide proof of driver license and auto insurance upon request. See policy for additional information.
• 10 or more years of recent experience as EMT-P with an active 911 service of flight service.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Upon hire: 
  • NREMT-P, NRP, or ENPC
  • BTLS or PHTLS provider certification
  • Certification as a Critical Care Paramedic or Flight Paramedic 
• 3 or more years of experience in flight medicine
• Trainer of Instructor experience (BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP).

Why Join Providence? 

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.  We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.