Flight Paramedic Mt Pleasant Tx
Company: Christus Health
Location: Mount Pleasant
Posted on: January 30, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary: The Flight Paramedic extends the healing
ministry of Jesus Christ by caring for critically ill and injured
persons in the air medical environment. Practice is carried out
with a high degree of independence in challenging out-of-hospital
environments and at regional health care facilities. The position
also has significant responsibility for public relations and
involves interacting with a wide range of healthcare and public
safety professionals in stressful situations. The position also
requires subject matter management skills and independent work on
projects to support Flight For Life operations. This position
coordinates transport operations/clinical care with the Flight
Nurse and Pilot crew members in conjunction with policies and
procedures that have been established by Flight For Life
Administration, the Flight For Life Medical Director, and Flight
For Life’s contracted aviation services (FAA Part 135) operator.
The Flight Paramedic will be assigned a primary Flight For Life
base, but may be reassigned to another base within Flight For Life
as program needs may dictate. The Flight Paramedic is responsible
for other duties as assigned to support program clinical
operations. Substantial orientation and ongoing training is devoted
to incoming Associates to support their developmental success as
the program has rigorous after-hire credentialing requirements,
including dual board certification. Requirements: Minimum of three
years of experience working in a moderate to high-volume ALS
setting; greater than five years strongly preferred. Mixed
ALS/critical care transport experience preferred. Current paramedic
certification by the State of Texas. National Registry Paramedic
strongly preferred upon hire, required within one year of hire. BLS
(Basic Life Support) certification required upon hire. ACLS
(Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required upon hire.
Certification in a transport-specific critical care board
certification (C-NPT, FP-C or CCP-C) is strongly preferred at hire
or required within 24 months of start date. Previous flight or
critical care transport experience highly preferred. Emotional
stability to function effectively in unpredictable situations.
Problem solving skills and ability to exercise independent judgment
and seek guidance when appropriate. Strong public relations and
diplomacy skill set. Good keyboarding/documentation skills and
general computer competency. CHRISTUS Flight For Life is fully
CAMTS accredited. If you wish to work at the top of your license at
an exceptional, faith-based organization that encourages ongoing
clinical and professional development, we want you to become a part
of CHRISTUS Flight For Life! Work Type: Full Time Work Type: Full
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