EMT Flight Paramedic

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.

• We never settle by constantly striving for better.

• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.

• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

• Tuition Reimbursement

• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

Provide high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment, using BSW EMS Medical Director guidelines. Assess illness or injury to prioritize care for safe helicopter transport to the right facility. Ensure safety is the highest priority during transport.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Provides critical care interventions within scope of practice from initial contact until patient care is transferred to the accepting medical facility.

• Performs critical lifesaving care during 9-1-1 calls and inter-facility transports.

• Evaluates patient status to monitor intervention effectiveness. Revises treatment plans promptly and effectively as needed during air transport.

• Maintains Flight Paramedic proficiency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing Paramedic education and clinical experiences.

• Works as a member of the critical care flight team. Provides patient care before and during the flight with the medical team on board the aircraft.

• Functions as a medical flight team member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings for patient transports.

• Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as requested, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities.

• Conducts daily/shift aircraft checklists to ensure all equipment is operational and ready for transports.

Key Success Factors

• Demonstrates high critical thinking and reasoning skills. Shows exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Requires ability to prioritize and multi-task.

• Knowledge of medical and professional ethics and patient privacy rights.

• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.

• Observe changes in patients' medical conditions and communicate them to the medical flight team.

• Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.

• Critical care/911 experience within last five years.

• Flight experience highly preferred.

• General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft office, information security, electronic medical documentation, and email.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program

• EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience

As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviours that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.