[EOI] Helicopter Paramedic/ICP – New Zealand

Helicopter Paramedic/ICP – New Zealand

Helicopters Otago Ltd Dunedin Central, Otago Ambulance/Paramedics (Healthcare & Medical) Full time Posted 12h ago

Helicopter Paramedic/ICP

Helicopters Otago Ltd

Mosgiel, Otago

Ambulance/Paramedics (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time

Posted 20/09/22

Otago Rescue Helicopter Paramedic / ICP

Expressions of Interest – Rescue Helicopter Paramedics and ICPs

Experienced Paramedics and Intensive Care Paramedics (ICPs) are invited to register an interest to join the growing Helicopters Otago Limited's (HOL's) / Otago Rescue Helicopters clinical flight crew. Operating from bases at Taieri airfield in Dunedin and Queenstown airport, the company provides government-contracted emergency (helicopter) air ambulance services to the lower half of the South Island.

HOL is looking for well qualified clinical crew with the right (adaptable) attitude, personality and prepared to work in a team to provide high-level care to patients.

HOL rosters for clinical crew offer a 96-hour (four day-on, four day-off) cycle.

Opportunities exist to improve clinical skills working with HOL's/ HEMS Clinical Medical Directors and the ICU team at Dunedin hospital (including theatre time), as well as working within a South Island-wide network that sets standards and creates training pathways for clinical development.

HOL has provided helicopter air ambulance and rescue services for decades. It takes pride in its reputation for delivering safe reliable services. As it builds its clinical crew capability it will look to reinforce that reputation with its focus on patient outcomes delivered in an efficient professional and consistent manner through HEMS Clinical.

HOL operates in a region of diverse geography, scenery and climate. Otago Southland has something for everyone who enjoys the great outdoors. For paramedics and intensive care paramedics who are keen to be challenged, grow their clinical capability and step outside of their comfort zone, this will be the opportunity for you!

Skills & Experience – evidence of the following to be provided:

• Minimum qualification of Paramedic or ICP.
• Current Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) from Te Kaunihera Manapou Paramedic Council.
• Previous helicopter experience (highly desirable). Any additional helicopter capability or experience (crewman, winch, NVG) should be noted. (But not essential)
• Operational and clinical performance records
• Technology/device capability
• Strong relationship-building skills, an ability to influence, and a willingness to collaborate.
• Confidence in working at height.
• Good physical fitness including the ability to complete a land/water-based fitness test (detailed below)
• Commitment to core values – "Care to the Patient"

Land-based fitness test:

Assessment

1.Pack walk: 8km with 10kg pack over undulating terrain

In less than 1hr 25min

1. Press-ups: 21 reps continuous
2. Sit-ups: 30 reps continuous
3. Mannequins drag (85kg): 100m in less than 4min
4. Stretcher load into Aircraft (with mannequin)
5. Resuscitation Scenario

CPR on ALS mannequin in aircraft cabin for min of 4 cycles

1. Simulated winch stretcher loading

Load winch stretcher (with mannequin) into simulator

Water fitness test:

1. Freestyle swim: 100m (4x25m) in less than 5 minutes
2. Tread water for 10 minutes

Please note appointments that arise from this expression of interest will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, drug testing, physical assessment and health check. For roles where driving is a requirement, minimum medical standards will apply.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

All air ambulance employees of HOL are required to comply with the COVID-19 Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021. All employees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Please submit your CV and application letter outlining your skills and experience.

Expressions of Interest close: Friday 30th September 2022