Flight Paramedic - Houston, TX

HCA Houston Healthcare AirLife TWHT is a pivotal part of the HCA Healthcare network, renowned for its comprehensive and compassionate approach to patient care. As a division dedicated to providing emergency air medical services, it operates within the broader HCA Gulf Coast Division, which serves the greater Houston area and South Texas. With a robust network comprising 16 acute care and specialty hospitals, freestanding emergency rooms, ambulatory surgery centers, and more than 16,000 employees, the organization ensures access to a continuum of care that is unique in the region. The commitment to community welfare is evident not only in the provision of advanced medical care and education but also through extensive community outreach programs. These efforts collectively aim to improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of health services across diverse populations and medical needs. Joining the team at HCA Houston Healthcare AirLife TWHT means becoming part of a family of 270,000 dedicated healthcare professionals who prioritize ethical standards and compassionate care. Recognized repeatedly as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, HCA Healthcare invests heavily in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses, reinforcing its commitment to serving all members of the community regardless of their financial circumstances. The sponsorship of up to 300 million dollars in programs is a testament to HCA's dedication to supporting and investing in its workforce. The Flight Paramedic role at HCA Houston Healthcare AirLife TWHT is a critical position that demands advanced clinical skills, exceptional judgment, and a commitment to patient safety and care excellence. Flight Paramedics provide high-quality pre-hospital advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients during air medical transport. The position requires proficiency in patient assessment, triage, and treatment, conducted under the guidelines established by HCA Houston Healthcare AirLife Medical Directors. The Flight Paramedic's responsibilities include maintaining thorough patient care documentation, managing medical equipment, and ensuring all safety protocols are adhered to throughout the transport continuum. This employment opportunity offers a full suite of benefits tailored to support the health, life, career, and retirement of its team members. These benefits include comprehensive medical coverage with low or no cost for common services, prescription drugs, behavioral health coverage, and telemedicine services. Additional benefits encompass dental and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans for accident or critical illness, identity theft protection, legal counseling, and even pet insurance. Financial wellness is supported through a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and education assistance, including tuition support and dependent scholarships. The organization also provides family-building benefits such as fertility and adoption assistance, paid time off programs, employee recognition programs, and dedicated counseling services for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. The Flight Paramedic position is designed for experienced professionals who thrive in high-pressure, dynamic environments. Applicants should possess at least three years of emergency medical services experience, including recent experience in a busy 911 system, with preferred backgrounds in critical care transport and aeromedical flight. Licensure and certification requirements include being a licensed EMT-Paramedic, earning specialty certifications like FP-C or CCP-C within two years of hire, and maintaining current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and trauma course certifications, among others. The role also emphasizes continuous education and participation in ongoing clinical and laboratory training to maintain competency and uphold patient safety and care standards. HCA Houston Healthcare AirLife TWHT is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce free from discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Candidates who are passionate about making a real difference in patients’ lives through expert pre-hospital care are encouraged to apply and join a highly dedicated team where their skills, professionalism, and commitment are valued and nurtured.

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum three years related experience and/or training
• Registered EMT-P licensed in state(s) served
• Specialty certification FP-C or CCP-C required within two years of hire
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR, ACLS, PALS, and ITLS or PHTLS certifications
• Advanced trauma course certification prior to third rider orientation
• NRP certification prior to third rider orientation
• Completion of annual EMTALA and NIMS training including IS 100, 200, 700, 800 and HazMat upon hire