Flight Paramedic

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare is seeking an In‑Flight Paramedic to assist in the safe transportation of prisoners and provide medical care during flights. The Paramedic will be on‑call and must respond within 2 hours.

• Use acceptable medical industry standards to manage each patient’s (prisoner) care while in 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 (e.g., 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.
• Perform related tasks as needed.

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

• Be courteous and demonstrate good manners toward Government employees and the public.
• Maintain a respectful and helpful attitude in all endeavors.
• Report to work physically fit and mentally alert.
• Possess the ability to meet and deal tactfully with people.
• Possess the ability to understand, explain, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, directives, and procedures.
• Possess poise, self‑confidence, and the ability to make sound decisions and react quickly under stressful conditions.
• Experience operating in high‑stress regions experiencing conflict or sudden onset disasters.
• Possess the ability to be extremely flexible and adapt to changing situations.
• Possess the ability to accept and respond to instruction and direction.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws while performing official duties.
• Always demonstrate the highest standards of personal and moral conduct normally expected of law enforcement officers.
• Always perform assignments in accordance with prescribed regulations to the best of one's ability and in accordance with safe and secure working procedures and practices.
• Prepare electronically generated clearly written concise reports.

• Minimum high school graduate.
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a NREMT Paramedic.
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an ALS Paramedic.
• Active National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification (NRP).
• Maintain proficiency as a NREMT Paramedic.
• Maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Maintain automatic external defibrillator (AED) certification.
• Maintain active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

• Must be a citizen of the United States of America.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must be able to provide immediate response within a 2‑hour notice period.
• Be able to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.
• Possess a valid driver’s license from your state of residence. Must have a safe driving…