Critical Care Transport Paramedic in Bedford, Massachusetts at Boston MedFlight

THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION

PRIMARY PURPOSE
Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer at Boston MedFlight, provide comprehensive safe effective medical care to patients transported by Boston MedFlight.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provide comprehensive, effective, safe care to any patient transported by BMF.
• Attend required staff and educational meetings.
• Maintain certifications as mandated by the position.
• Complete documentation (written and electronic) per BMF policy.
• Maintains positive communication (written and spoken), effectively while interfacing with fellow employees, patients, referring hospitals, and the community at large.
• Uphold and adhere to BMF policies and procedures.
• Uphold safety standards as set by BMF, FAA and contracted aviation vendor.
• Maintain clinical skill proficiency and knowledge base.
• Maintain a clean operational environment.
• Retrieve, stock and clean medical equipment.
• Report to remote location(s) for duty

POTENTIAL DUTIES

• Data entry and clerical assistance.
• Public education and marketing.
• Unrestricted travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• National Registry and Massachusetts EMT-P certifications with a minimum of five years’ experience preferred.
• ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required.
• FP-C certification required within 1 year of employment.
• Copy of your highest-level diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid and current driver’s license with Read ID designation and current US Passport.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts.
• Must be able to read, speak, write and comprehend the English language without restriction.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Class I employment physical required. Physical exams are performed by our occupational health provider.
• Capable of performing in cramped quarters and any type of weather condition.
• Must possess and maintain physical condition which allows running, climbing and carrying of medical equipment and lifting of patients.
• Height & weight requirement: In order to be eligible for employment, Body Mass Index (BMI) must not exceed 30 and/or the maximum weight for an individual crewmember must not exceed 210 pounds. Body fat percentage and frame size should be taken into consideration. Since a BMI of greater than 25 is considered overweight, it will be recommended that BMF transport staff who have a BMI that falls between 25 to 30 seek dietary counseling, this includes consultation with occupational health. Maximum weight and/or BMI is necessary for flight planning purposes to ensure safe operational aircraft performance.
• Able to stand erect from a squatting position while lifting 175 pounds between 2 people – agility testing will be monitored annually.
• Pass random drug screen as required.
• Ability to pass annual physical examinations and Fit-For-Duty Test.
• Free of motion sickness or history thereof.
• Free of physical ailment which may impair consciousness or cognitive ability.