Flight Paramedic

UT Health Emergency Medical Services

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:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Certificate from an accredited EMT/Paramedic program.
• Texas EMT-P certification
• National Registry EMT-P (NREMT-P)
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)
• Certified Flight Paramedic Credential (FP-C) within 6 months 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
• NRP
• ACLS
• At least three years prehospital experience in a lead paramedic role

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Previous flight paramedic experience