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Atlantic Health System is seeking a Full Time Flight Paramedic for Atlantic Ambulance a member of Atlantic Health System.

Essential Functions:

I. Summary

The Critical Care Transport (Air/Ground) Paramedic is responsible for assessing, coordinating, and delivering care during the emergency treatment and critical care transport of patients either from the scene or from one facility to another.

II. Essential Functions
* Candidate must adhere to Critical Care Transport (Air/Ground) team value of being Professional:
* Customer service focused. Appreciate the high visibility of this position as it relates to sending and receiving facility personnel, Law Enforcement, EMS, and Fire Department personnel, patients, patient's family members, and members of the community.
* Represents the Critical Care Transport Team, Atlantic Mobile Health (AMH), and Atlantic Health System (AHS) with the highest level of professionalism.
* Works collaboratively with all critical care transport team members, delegates appropriately, and provides feedback to team members.
* Anticipates, manages, and resolves problems associated with changing situations in a highly autonomous care environment.
* Interacts effectively and efficiently with medical team members, transferring facility, and on-scene healthcare providers.
* Completes operational readiness tasks on every shift, including equipment checks and safety briefs.
* Exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and maintains constructive working relationships.
* Participates in regular team meetings and calls.
* Responsible for compliance and accountability with AHS/AMH policies, including maintaining and providing copies of all certifications to the administration on time.
* Serves as an ambassador of AHS/ AMH.
* Possesses excellence in documented performance appraisals.

* Candidate must adhere to Critical Care Transport (Air/Ground) team value of being Competent:
* Attends all required mandatory education, including annual competencies, AMRM, quarterly airway training, new procedure/equipment in-services, and other identified education.
* Demonstrates proficiency at annual competencies in job-specific skills such as, but not limited to: ventilator management, both invasive and noninvasive, endotracheal intubation, management of an intra-aortic balloon pump, management of invasive hemodynamic monitoring devices, BabyPod/isolettes, ACLS and PALS management.
* Must be able to operate independently and effectively deliver advanced life support interventions appropriately and as necessary. This includes our neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
* Documents accurately and completely all patient assessments and patient care utilizing the appropriate electronic charting program; complete documentation following AMH policy and OEMS regulations around completeness and timing.
* Participates in Quality Improvement initiatives as assigned.
* Performs continuous evaluation of personal education and the pursuit of relevant continuing education. Possesses superior clinical abilities and judgment -and demonstrates a continual reassessment of work/patient care environment for safety and appropriateness; adapt to those environments.

* Candidate must adhere to Critical Care Transport (Air/Ground) team value of being Prompt:
* Possesses a strong appreciation for the time-sensitivity of transport requirements. Understands the need to move safely (foremost) and efficiently in all aspects of providing treatment and transport to patients.
* Strives to adhere to identified time benchmarks for various phases of treatment and transport cycle.
* Is without documented concerns or issues with tardiness or absenteeism.
* Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure and through stressful periods within a transport environment.

Experience:
* Minimum of 5 years full-time pre-hospital Paramedic experience
* Critical Care Transport experience preferred
* Prior flight experience preferred

License/Certification:
* Valid driver's license with excellent driving record.
* Required Certifications (Instructor credentials preferred):
* CPR/BLS
* ACLS
* PALS
* PHTLS or equivalent
* NJ MICP certification
* PA Paramedic licensure
* FPC certification preferred; required within one year of hire
* Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred; required within six months of hire

Special Requirements:
* Meets the applicable weight requirement set forth by the designated helicopter agency
* Must possess and maintain physical condition which allows for activities including (but not limited to) walking and climbing of stairs while carrying medical equipment, pushing stretcher with patient long distances, and lifting of patients
* Is able to pass agility / Fit for Duty test annually
* Is Free of motion sicknes

Atlantic Health System aims to deliver the highest quality, safety and care combined with the best experience for our patients and their families. We are confident that you will find success within Atlantic Health System, which has been named for the 14th year in a row to Fortune's 'Top 100 Best U.S. Companies to Work For' list. We believe you will find that our culture of collaboration and care exemplifies the value we place on our patients, their families, and our employees.

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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