***Must be local to the Howell, MI area***

The primary responsibilities of the Paramedic include the following:

• Provide medical support for air medical evacuations as determined by the primary medical providers (physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants) that does not exceed the scope of practice.
• Trained and knowledgeable in-flight medic procedures operating primarily in a transport environment.
• Provided all services in accordance with established standards, principles and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations, and the high-quality standard for which Acuity is recognized.

Qualifications:

• Hold and maintain a current unrestricted U.S. (State) Paramedic license.
• Hold and maintain a valid U.S.Passport.
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians - Paramedic Preferred (NREMT-P), required.
• Prefer an active Flight Paramedic Certification (FP-C)
• A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Paramedic is required.
• Must hold and maintain current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and an advanced trauma course (PHTLS/TCCC/ITLS).
• Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program (CCEMTP) or other Critical Care training course and certification desirable.
• Experience as a military Flight Medic, Combat Medic or Navy Corpsman is desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• All Paramedic candidates shall have the skills and ability to perform:
  • Medical support as a flight paramedic during aeromedical evacuations.
  • Examines patients, performs physical exams.
  • Documentation and maintenance of patient records.
  • Therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, management of infection, EKG's, etc.
  • Direct patient care, including at a minimum:
    • Assessment and diagnosis
    • Intravenous/Intraosseous access
    • Venous blood draw
    • Endotracheal intubation
    • Medication administration
    • 3/12 lead electrocardiogram (EKGs) interpretation
• Knowledge of medications
• Duties within their scope of practice as dictated by their license.
• Health promotion and preventative care.
• Function as the medical crew member.
• Operate aircraft equipment and comply with crew coordination procedures.
• Assist with pre-mission liftoff checklist and provide pilot assistance when needed (i.e. radio, navigational and visual observation activities).
• May require overnight stays.
• Participates in loading and unloading of patients at originating and destination facilities.
• Other duties as required.

Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver's License.
• Background check required.
• Must be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.
• Travel to and between CONUS locations is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of responding to a wide variety of operational circumstances, under extreme weather conditions.
• May be exposed to extreme noise from aircraft.
• May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and work in close proximity to moving mechanical parts, aircraft, and vehicles.
• Required to kneel, bend, sit and lift heavy objects for extended periods of time.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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