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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
The position is responsible for providing advanced life support for critically ill/injured patients at the scene or inter-hospital facility as part of an air transport team, under the stresses of flight and hazardous environmental conditions. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Evaluates the scene of an accident; triages patients and provides advanced life support and critical care.
- Assists with locating and establishing a landing zone for the aircraft.
- Provides and oversees direct patient care assessing and evaluating actual or potential health problems both while the patient is being extricated and during transport.
- Plans, evaluates and implements interventions for solving patient care problems according to needs and established guidelines.
- Transfers patients and equipment from aircraft, cart and gurney during the loading and unloading transport operations.
- Provides written support documentation for transports.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
- Trains and assists new staff either at the scene or an inter-hospital facility.
- Provides in-patient I.V. services as required.
- Performs daily equipment checklist with documentation.
- Transports controlled substances, as required.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to complete and pass annual fit for duty evaluation to meet the required technical working conditions of the position.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development, and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to maintain all organizational and departmental-level required trainings by expected due dates, as outlined by the educational plan and policy.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of a variety of all medical and aircraft equipment to include: ProPaqs, Infusion Pump, Glidescope, Zoll, transport ventilators and other miscellaneous tools used in transport operations.
- Demonstrated competency with a variety of equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.
- Ability to attend at least 50% of staff meetings in person (on duty is considered in person), with 100% compliance on video tape meetings with follow up test.
- Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts.
- Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.
- Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
- Ability to maintain a weight less than 215 lbs. in a flight uniform at all times.
- Ability to lift and carry various weight and diameters of equipment.
Qualifications
Required
- Five (5) years of experience in critical care transport or EMS.
- Weight of less than 215 lbs. fully dressed for flight duty.
- Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) or Burn Education equivalent within one (1) year of hire.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or Advanced Trauma course equivalent within one (1) year of hire.
- FP-C (Flight Paramedic Certification) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic Certification) within one (1) year of hire.
- Maintenance of continuing education related to transport-specific CAMTS requirements (Advanced-airway, Altitude physiology, transport equipment, highway scene safety, EMS, multi trauma, pediatric critical care and quality management).
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The ALS eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current certification to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Utah.
- Certification to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Wyoming within 90 days of hire.
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider PALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The PALS eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- One of the following
- Flight Paramedic Certification issued through The International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC).
- Critical Care Paramedic Certification issued through The International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC).
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.
- To ensure that the employee can meet the essential functions as well as the technical working conditions and physical demands, the employee must annually complete a fit-for-duty assessment conducted by an occupational health physician in the employee wellness center.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 85066
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Part-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Variable
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH ANC 29A AIR AMBULANCE ADLT
Category Health Care Support
Workplace Set Up On-site
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
The position is responsible for providing advanced life support for critically ill/injured patients at the scene or inter-hospital facility as part of an air transport team, under the stresses of flight and hazardous environmental conditions. This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Evaluates the scene of an accident; triages patients and provides advanced life support and critical care.
- Assists with locating and establishing a landing zone for the aircraft.
- Provides and oversees direct patient care assessing and evaluating actual or potential health problems both while the patient is being extricated and during transport.
- Plans, evaluates and implements interventions for solving patient care problems according to needs and established guidelines.
- Transfers patients and equipment from aircraft, cart and gurney during the loading and unloading transport operations.
- Provides written support documentation for transports.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient care environment.
- Trains and assists new staff either at the scene or an inter-hospital facility.
- Provides in-patient I.V. services as required.
- Performs daily equipment checklist with documentation.
- Transports controlled substances, as required.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to complete and pass annual fit for duty evaluation to meet the required technical working conditions of the position.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development, and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to maintain all organizational and departmental-level required trainings by expected due dates, as outlined by the educational plan and policy.
- Demonstrated knowledge and use of a variety of all medical and aircraft equipment to include: ProPaqs, Infusion Pump, Glidescope, Zoll, transport ventilators and other miscellaneous tools used in transport operations.
- Demonstrated competency with a variety of equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.
- Ability to attend at least 50% of staff meetings in person (on duty is considered in person), with 100% compliance on video tape meetings with follow up test.
- Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts.
- Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.
- Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
- Ability to maintain a weight less than 215 lbs. in a flight uniform at all times.
- Ability to lift and carry various weight and diameters of equipment.
Qualifications
Required
- Five (5) years of experience in critical care transport or EMS.
- Weight of less than 215 lbs. fully dressed for flight duty.
- Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) or Burn Education equivalent within one (1) year of hire.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or Advanced Trauma course equivalent within one (1) year of hire.
- FP-C (Flight Paramedic Certification) or CCP-C (Critical Care Paramedic Certification) within one (1) year of hire.
- Maintenance of continuing education related to transport-specific CAMTS requirements (Advanced-airway, Altitude physiology, transport equipment, highway scene safety, EMS, multi trauma, pediatric critical care and quality management).
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider ALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The ALS eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Current certification to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Utah.
- Certification to practice as a Paramedic in the State of Wyoming within 90 days of hire.
- Current Neonatal Resuscitation Certification to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider PALS eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The PALS eCredential is to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
- One of the following
- Flight Paramedic Certification issued through The International Board of Specialty Certifications (IBSC).
- Critical Care Paramedic Certification issued through The International Board of Specialty Certification (IBSC).
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing medical care.
- To ensure that the employee can meet the essential functions as well as the technical working conditions and physical demands, the employee must annually complete a fit-for-duty assessment conducted by an occupational health physician in the employee wellness center.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 85066
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Part-Time
Shift Variable
Work Schedule Variable
Location Name University of Utah Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department UUH ANC 29A AIR AMBULANCE ADLT
Category Health Care Support
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Flight Paramedic
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
H-1B approval hinges on proving the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Pull the O*NET profile for Flight Paramedic to document the degree requirement before your employer files the I-129.
Target air medical operators with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Flight Paramedic employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. Employers with active LCA history have already navigated the prevailing-wage certification step and are structurally prepared to sponsor.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for your role and the employer's county. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the certified level or DOL will reject the LCA, stalling the entire H-1B filing.
Ask whether the employer files cap-exempt petitions
Air medical programs affiliated with nonprofit hospitals or university health systems may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B status, bypassing the annual lottery. Confirm the employer's tax-exempt status during offer negotiations, not after signing.
Prepare for site-specific worksite addenda on your I-129
Flight Paramedic roles often involve multiple bases or dispatch locations. USCIS requires a certified LCA for each distinct worksite, so confirm your employer lists every base you'll rotate through before the petition is submitted.
Document clinical certifications as required degree equivalents
If your degree is in a related health science field rather than paramedicine specifically, work with your employer's attorney to compile a credential evaluation. USCIS accepts three years of specialized experience as a substitute for one year of formal education.
H-1B Visa Flight Paramedic: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Flight Paramedic role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the employer must document that the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. USCIS scrutinizes paramedic roles because entry-level positions often don't require a four-year degree. Flight Paramedic jobs at air medical programs affiliated with hospital systems are more likely to meet the standard when the employer ties the role to clinical degree requirements explicitly in the job description and LCA.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Flight Paramedic positions?
Air medical operators, hospital-based flight programs, and regional trauma networks are the most common sponsors. Employers with existing DOL Labor Condition Application filings for flight or critical care paramedic roles have already established the prevailing-wage structure needed for sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to search Flight Paramedic roles filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history so you're applying to employers already set up to file.
What happens to my H-1B status if my base location changes after approval?
USCIS requires a new or amended LCA for each worksite where you'll work for more than a short-term period, generally defined as more than 60 days in a metropolitan statistical area not covered by the original certification. If your employer reassigns you to a different base, they must file an amended I-129 with the updated worksite information before you begin working there, or your H-1B authorization for that location is invalid.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new air medical employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and you're maintaining valid status. The new employer must file a new LCA certified for the role's location and wage level before submitting the petition.
Does the H-1B cap apply to Flight Paramedic roles at hospital-affiliated flight programs?
Not if the employer qualifies as a cap-exempt organization. Nonprofit hospitals, university medical centers, and entities affiliated with higher education institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual 85,000-cap lottery. If your flight program operates under a nonprofit hospital's tax-exempt umbrella, you can be sponsored at any point in the year without waiting for the April registration window, which significantly reduces time-to-hire.