Flight Medic jobs in Alamogordo, NM
Flight Medic transports and transfers patients by aircraft and assesses the extent of an illness or injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures to follow. Provides advanced life support care to patients who are ill and/or injured. Being a Flight Medic replenishes the aircraft with medical supplies after flights. Must be CPR certified. Additionally, Flight Medic requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to manager. Flight Medic's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Flight Paramedic
- Air Methods Clinical
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Alamogordo, NM
FULL_TIME
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Overview
Job SummaryResponsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s). You’ll be responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of Air Methods CBS assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:• Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation. • Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS. Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences. Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator. • Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures. Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice.• Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS. Responsible for reporting medical equipment failures and taking initial steps to insure repair of equipment as directed. Maintains adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care. Keeps aircraft clean and orderly to insure rapid response to all transport requests. • Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities. • Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e., radio, navigational, and visual observation activities. Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment. Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. • Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter. Performs advanced skills and procedures as approved by Air Methods CBS Medical Director(s). • Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource. Participates regularly in departmental activities, projects and committees (to include research and publishing opportunities). Maintains awareness of current issues related to pre-hospital care through participation in professional activities, i.e., national, state legislative--elected or appointed. • Other Duties as assigned.Additional Job Requirements• Regular scheduled attendance• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 5%Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities. QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.Education & Experience• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience• Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred• Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system• Previous critical care transport and flight experience preferred1 year of full-time flight experience required for per diem (PRN) positionsOperation and Safety Requirements:As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed in this position shall maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds including empty flight suit and boots.SkillsSkills as required to practice as a paramedic as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards.• Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals and the public while executing strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels • Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills and strong attention to detail while working in a fast paced environment that requires ability to prioritize and multi-task• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime and 24/7 on-call rotation• Dependable and self-motivated while working in a frequently changing environment.• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbalComputer Skills• Proficient with Microsoft Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Certificates, Licenses, Registrations• Registered EMT-P licensed in state(s) served• National Certification may be required to meet state licensure requirements• Specialty certification: (FP-C or CCP-C) required within two (2) years of hire• Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required) and advanced provider ITLS or PHTLS (if state or country required)• Advance trauma course: one (1) of the following is acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course prior to completion of third-rider orientation. (Please note advanced skills lab must accompany all of the above mentioned advanced trauma courses)• NRP certification prior to completion of third-rider orientation• NIMS Training IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hireAir Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Pay Range
USD $63,747.84 - USD $77,925.12 /Yr.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
- 2 Days Ago
Flight Nurse
- Air Methods Clinical
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Roswell, NM
FULL_TIME
- Overview Are you an experienced ICU Nurse, ED Nurse, or Flight Nurse, who is looking to expand their career in a small “flying ICU” while you’re delivering industry-leading care? Are you looking to wo...
- 26 Days Ago
Flight Paramedic
- Air Methods Clinical
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Carlsbad, NM
FULL_TIME
- Overview As our next Flight Paramedic, you and your Flight Nurse partner will be the go-to for high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support, including assessment, triage, and treatment for critical...
- 26 Days Ago
Flight Paramedic
- Air Methods Clinical
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Roswell, NM
FULL_TIME
- Overview As our next Flight Paramedic, you and your Flight Nurse partner will be the go-to for high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support, including assessment, triage, and treatment for critical...
- 26 Days Ago
Flight Nurse
- Air Methods Clinical
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Alamogordo, NM
FULL_TIME
- Overview Are you an experienced ICU Nurse, ED Nurse, or Flight Nurse, who is looking to expand their career in a small “flying ICU” while you’re delivering industry-leading care? Are you looking to wo...
- 26 Days Ago
Flight Nurse I
- Air Methods Clinical
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Carlsbad, NM
FULL_TIME
- Overview Job SummaryResponsible for providing high quality critical care including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Servic...
- 26 Days Ago
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Environmental Services Specialist - 827052
- Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center
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Alamogordo, NM
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $2,008 per week
- Magnet Medical
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Alamogordo, NM
- Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alamogordo, New Mexi...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
TRAVEL NURSE RN - PACU/PRE-POST OP - $2,222 PER WEEK IN ALAMOGORDO, NM
- Magnet Medical
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Alamogordo, NM
- Purpose of the Position: Responsible for the deli
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
TRAVEL NURSE RN - PCU - $2,000 TO $2,150 PER WEEK IN ALAMOGORDO, NM
- Summit Medical Staffing
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Alamogordo, NM
- Your journey in Travel Healthcare starts here! At Summit, our commitment goes beyond medical staffing expertise; it exte...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
TRAVEL NURSE RN - ER/TRAUMA - $2,032 PER WEEK IN ALAMOGORDO, NM
- FlexCare Medical Staffing
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Alamogordo, NM
- FlexCare is a nationwide leader in the staffing of travel nurses and clinicians. With access to thousands of facilities ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
TRAVEL NURSE RN - PCU IN ALAMOGORDO, NM
- OneStaff Medical
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Alamogordo, NM
- A Progressive Care Nurse will care for patients requiring close monitoring and frequent assessment, but who aren't unsta...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
TRAVEL NURSE RN - PCU - $2,008 PER WEEK IN ALAMOGORDO, NM
- Magnet Medical
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Alamogordo, NM
- Purpose of the Position: Responsible for the deli
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Medical Equipment Driver & Customer Service
- Rotech Healthcare Inc.
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Alamogordo, NM
- OVERVIEW: Rotech Healthcare Inc. is a national leader in providing ventilators, oxygen, sleep apnea treatment, wound car...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Alamogordo, New Mexico
As of 2010, Alamogordo had a total area of 19.3 square miles (50.0 km2), all of it land. The city is located at an elevation of 4,336 feet (1,322 m) on the western flank of the Sacramento Mountains and on the eastern edge of the Tularosa Basin. It lies within the Rio Grande rift and in the northernmost part of the Chihuahuan Desert.:36 Tectonic activity is low in the Tularosa Basin. Plants native to the area are typical of the southern New Mexico foothills and include creosote bush, mesquite, saltbush, cottonwood, desert willow, and many species of cactus and yucca.
The Tularosa Basin is an en...
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Income Estimation for Flight Medic jobs
$43,295 to $52,083
Alamogordo, New Mexico area prices
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