Flight Paramedic

Job Summary :

The inflight Paramedic will assist in the safe in-flight transportation of prisoners. The Paramedic will assist in be considered on-call and must be able to respond within 2 hours to perform the services.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Use the acceptable medical industry standards to manage each patient's (prisoner) care while in the custody and during the transition of custody.
• Provide quality medical care to all age groups.
• Administer medications, procedures and / or treatments in accordance with written medical orders and or verbal orders from appropriate medical direction.
• In preparation for flight, verify all required medications, equipment, and supplies are available.
• Maintain all required medical documentation.
• Assume control of all medical records, medications and required medical equipment to and from appropriate authorities.
• Provide communicable disease surveillance, immediately notify any potential health threats / hazards to the safety and welfare of the crew and public at large.
• Coordinate activities with the Aviation Enforcement Officer-In-Charge (AEOIC) in matters of custodial concern.
• Screen all medical forms and examine other available information to ensure that prisoners are medically stable and appropriately fit to fly.
• Respond to all medical emergencies (i.e. seizures, chest pain, mental disorder, etc.).
• Administer prescribed prisoner medications, as necessary.
• Prepare the prisoners medications and medical documentation for delivery to the receiving official at the appropriate debarkation stop and is prepared to report on any specific incidents, during flight as appropriate.
• Perform symptom screening as required.
• Assume responsibility as the primary medical provider of care for all prisoners with stable, unstable, and complex medical conditions during flights.
• Anticipate and acquire resources needed for routine and unexpected medical incidents, including medical emergencies during flight.
• Provide health care services of a scope, quality, and quantity consistent with established industry standards.
• Related tasks as needed.

The job duties are flexible and subject to change depending upon operational needs.

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EEO Statement

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ADA & ADAAA Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA), AMI will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.

Background Check(s) Required

Yes

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The candidate's offer is contingent upon completing a criminal background investigation, reference, and credentialing (where applicable) check. These pre-employment checks may include fingerprint checks, local law enforcement agency checks, credit checks (for employment purposes only), and education and professional licensure checks. Additionally, the company may require security clearance and other U.S. Government checks depending on the specific contract the candidate may work. Candidates will be given full details on which background check is required and separate forms to complete to sanction these checks.

E-Verify Statement

AMI uses E-Verify to check employment eligibility to work in the United States. Selected candidates will be requested to complete an I-9 form and provide relevant documentation of their identity and work eligibility.

Required Applicant Documents