Air Methods — Anywhere
Role Description
In Mount Sterling, you’ll deliver lifesaving care for the community you love and live in, soaring above Kentucky’s landscapes. With 3+ years of recent critical care you’ll fly in state-of-the-art helicopters—an ICU in the sky—providing advanced care while continuing your education with our support. Ready for a new adventure?
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing high-quality critical care, including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Base Services (CBS) Medical Director(s).
Assess the nature and extent of illness or injury to establish and prioritize the care needed for the safe transport of the critical patient to the appropriate facility.
Maintain thorough patient care documentation.
Maintain competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator.
Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures.
Knowledgeable in using and maintaining all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS.
Report medical equipment failures and take initial steps to ensure equipment repair as directed.
Maintain adequate supplies onboard aircraft to deliver patient care.
Keep aircraft clean and orderly to ensure rapid response to all transport requests.
Attend pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and complete necessary documentation.
Assist in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assist pilot as requested.
Comply with safety standards to assure the safety of self, medical personnel, patients, and equipment.
Conduct aircraft safety briefings as needed.
Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter.
Participate in patient and referring institution follow-up and in planned outreach marketing and education activities.
Act as a preceptor and/or participate in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
Participate regularly in Air Methods CBS meetings, activities, projects, and committees.
Other Duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field preferred but not required.
Minimum three (3) years of recent critical care/emergency nursing experience within the last five years or as required by state/local EMS regulations.
Pre-hospital experience preferred.
Flight experience is not required but is a plus!
Requirements
Maintain a weight not to exceed 225 pounds, including an empty flight suit and boots.
Regularly scheduled attendance.
Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling: 5%.
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision.
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan.
Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance.
AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
Business Travel Accident Insurance.
Voluntary Legal.
Relocation Assistance.
Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs.