Flight Paramedic

Company: APOLLO MEDFLIGHT, LLC
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: May 8, 2025

Job Description:

Are you a dedicated and skilled Paramedic looking for an opportunity to excel in your career while enjoying generous rewards? Look no further - Apollo MedFlight is the place for you!

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

Apollo MedFlight is a leading provider of air and ground medical transport services, committed to delivering exceptional patient care across the nation. Our mission is to save lives and make a difference every day, and we are looking for passionate Paramedics to join our team.

The Apollo mission is to provide safe, cost effective air medical transport and superior patient care that is available to all in need and to elevate the standard in the air ambulance industry, based upon ethical values and quality service.

Why Apollo?

Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, including base salary, overtime pay, and opportunities increased wages based upon your continued education and completed certifications. At Apollo MedFlight, your skills and dedication are rewarded in every way possible.
State-of-the-Art Equipment: You'll have access to cutting-edge medical equipment and resources to ensure you can provide the highest level of care to your patients. We invest in the latest technology to support your work and make your job easier.
Professional Development: At Apollo MedFlight, we're dedicated to helping our team members grow in their careers. We provide opportunities for continuous training, certifications, and advancement within the company.

A day in the life:

Demonstrate Professionalism and Excellence in all things done when representing Apollo MedFlight
Treat all people with courtesy and respect
Deliver a level of care you would provide to your family for all patients served
Practice Teamwork
Be self-motivated and willing to help wherever needed
Continuously display Accountability, Reliability and Quality
Daily Crew Duties (Peer Reviews, Daily Bag Checks, Narcotic Accountability, Hanger/ House Duties, Patient Follow Ups, Daily Crew Call)
Both attendance and instruction of internal continuing education
Public Relation Events
Be familiar and comply with standing medical guidelines, policies, and procedures
Provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, employees, and other healthcare professionals.

Equipment Used:

Aircraft (Including but not limited to: Fixed Wing & Rotor Wing platforms)
Lifeport + Sled, Stretcher Systems
Monitoring Devices (Including but not limited to: Zoll Monitors, TOCO, Glucometers)
IV Regulatory devices (Including but not limited to: Sapphire Infusion pumps, Blood Tubing, 10gtt and/or 60gtt sets, and dial a flow IV tubing)
Trauma Equipment (Including but not limited to: immobilization devices, hemorrhage control devices, etc.)
Respiratory support equipment (Including but not limited to: Hamilton T1 ventilators, BVMs, Sea-Long Hoods, Oxygen delivery devices)
Medications (Including but not limited to: Narcotics, ACLS medications, RSI medications, and other medications noted throughout the Standing Medical Guidelines & On-Line Medical Control)
Telephone/ Push to Talk Radios/ Aircraft Satellite Phone
Computer/ Fax Machine/ Printer
EMS Charts, Baldwin Safety, Expensify
Others not specified that are deemed necessary for safe patient transport.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Ability to work in a confined and mobile critical care transport environment.
Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, airport line staff, and others.
Ability to remain calm during stressful situations.
Ability to respond to phone calls quickly.
Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make decisions as a critical care team.
Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, stoop, bend, grasp, use fine hand coordination, push, and pull.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. independently and more with assistance.
Exposure to infectious diseases, agents, and toxic chemicals.
Ability to mix & administer medications, with correct knowledge of proper concentrations & dosages

Qualification and Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited paramedic school or state recognized paramedic program
National Registry Paramedic Certification
Must obtain certification in all states served by assigned base within 45 days of hire
Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Paramedic in high an acuity setting including a busy 911 service.
Must have current BLS, ACLS, PALS, PHTLS. Must obtain NRP certification within 3 months of hire and must maintain throughout employment.
Advanced trauma course (one of the following) within 6 months of hire - ATLS Audit with advance pathophysiology and skills lab
FP-C or CCP-C is required within 2 years of employment
Completion of NIMS 100 and 200, within one year of hire is required
Live in or be willing to relocate to the region (within 2 hours or less of assigned base)

At Apollo, we know that we are all better together, and we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Our workplace thrives by including all voices and makes our business - and the communities we serve - stronger.
All employment decisions at Apollo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Apollo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. At Apollo we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

Apollo will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Human Resource department at 806.242.0202 or by email at hr@apollomedflight.com.The Flight Paramedic functions under the supervision of the Senior Director of Clinical Operations and/or Senior Clinical Manager & Clinical Base Lead. The Flight Paramedic assures provision of care to an assigned patient population in a professional manner, utilizing the critical care process and the principles of continuous Quality Improvement in collaboration with other health team members, including other employees of Apollo MedFlight and the staff of the different EMS services and hospitals served. The Flight Paramedic must be ready to perform other responsibilities besides patient care, including but not limited to base specific duties, customer service and performing education duties based on program and community needs. The Flight Paramedic must support an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practice the Service Excellence standards to all customer groups.

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