Join our team as a PRN Flight Paramedic in Tyler, TX. 

Why Join Us? 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better? 

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.? 

• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.? 

• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.? 

Get to Know Your Team:? 

• UT Health East Texas EMS/AIR 1 has more than 65 ambulances, three active helicopters and one helicopter in reserve strategically located across the region and emergency teams provide rapid access to care.

• Administers care to patient population which ranges from neonates to geriatrics.
• Works cooperatively and interdependently with emergency, prehospital, law enforcement, and ancillary personnel while coordinating the emergent and critical care of patients requiring helicopter transportation.
• Markets the Air 1 program and serves as a representative of the department as well as the UT Health East Texas System when involved with a public relations activity and/or marketing activity.
• Understands and supports the UT Health East Texas Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures.

Job Requirements:

• At least three years prehospital experience in a lead paramedic role. 
• Texas EMT-P certification.
• National Registry EMT-P (NREMT-P).

• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) required or obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Certified Flight Paramedic Credential (FP-C) within 2 years of employment. If the crew member is an RN working in the Paramedic role the CFRN will take the place of the required certification.
• PALS required or obtain within 30 days of employment.
• NRP required or obtain within 30 days of employment.
• ACLS required or obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to operate critical care equipment (i.e., monitors, pumps, ventilators).
• Must possess standard critical care skills commensurate with the flight nursing profession.
• Must become proficient in the operation of VHF and 800 System radio equipment.
• Must become proficient in the use of the Global Positioning System.
• The ability to make major and critical decisions in the absence of medical and/or supervisory direction.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous flight paramedic experience.

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About Ardent Health

Ardent Health is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country. With a focus on consumer-friendly processes and investments in innovative services and technologies, Ardent is passionate about making healthcare better and easier to access. We are driven by our purpose of caring for people: our patients, our communities and one another. Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s strongest and most innovative healthcare systems. Our facilities and clinics are consistently recognized among healthcare’s best employers. We recognize each hospital and clinic is as unique as the community it serves. We strive to maintain strong community ties through advisory boards, contributions, charitable care, education and outreach. Ardent includes: 30 hospitals 280 sites of care 4,281 beds 24,000+ team members 8,200+ nurses 1,800+ aligned providers 5.8M annual provider encounters 421 medical residents Ardent makes considerable investments in people, technology, facilities, and communities, producing high quality care and extraordinary results. From newly constructed facilities and expanded services, t...o lifesaving technology and outstanding opportunities for employees, Ardent is committed to providing its hospitals and clinics the tools needed to succeed.

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