Paramedic Flight/ ShandsCair| PRN| Variable

University of Florida Health • Gainesville, FL

85d

About The Position

The Adult/Pediatric Flight Paramedic is equally responsible for, as part of an RN/Paramedic configuration, assessment, triage, treatment and evaluation of critical pre-hospital and interfacility patients during transport by air and ground. The A/P FP must function autonomously utilizing medical protocols and advanced skills under the direction of the medical director. The A/P FP utilizes clinical process to provide comprehensive care to the patient and documents that process on the patient record. The A/P FP serves as a resource for other flight team members by sharing skills and clinical knowledge. The A/P FP must be effective with communication, skills, and able to work positively in a high stress environment with patients, peers, families and other internal/external personnel. The A/P FP must also possess excellent interpersonal skills as s/he is instrumental in providing community outreach and education. The A/P FP is responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of UF Health ShandsCair assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The A/P FP shall be a proficient team member on helicopter, fixed wing, and ground transports.

Requirements

• Current certification as EMT-Paramedic under the National Registry required.
• Specialty certifications required upon hire: BLS; ACLS; PALS, ITLS or PHTLS.
• 5 years pre-hospital Paramedic experience required.
• Demonstrated clinical skills in pre-hospital, flight and critical care transport preferred.
• CCEMT-P, UFCCP or FP-C, AMCCC, and NRP preferred and required within one year of employment.
• Instructor statuses in ACLS, PALS and/or PHTLS preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.
• Certification of completion of a Florida approved EVOC driving course is preferred and must be completed within 1 year of hire.
• Current state of Florida paramedic license required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated clinical skills in pre-hospital, flight and critical care transport preferred.
• CCEMT-P, UFCCP or FP-C, AMCCC, and NRP preferred and required within one year of employment.
• Instructor statuses in ACLS, PALS and/or PHTLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, triage, treatment and evaluation of critical pre-hospital and interfacility patients during transport by air and ground.
• Function autonomously utilizing medical protocols and advanced skills under the direction of the medical director.
• Provide comprehensive care to the patient and document that process on the patient record.
• Serve as a resource for other flight team members by sharing skills and clinical knowledge.
• Communicate effectively and work positively in a high stress environment with patients, peers, families and other internal/external personnel.
• Provide community outreach and education.
• Carry out the mission and goals of UF Health ShandsCair, ensuring safety throughout the transport continuum.
• Be a proficient team member on helicopter, fixed wing, and ground transports.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees