Paramedic LifeFlight (Full Time, Days)
About The Position
Responsible for caring for injured patients transported by the LifeFlight Transport Program. The role includes maintaining the ambulance, equipment, and supplies; responding to transport requests using LifeFlight ground vehicles; driving ambulances and providing ground-only patient transportation for critical care or single-provider teams; and completing record keeping, data entry, and assigned clerical support. The Paramedic also contributes to the continued development of the LifeFlight program by participating in meetings, in-services, committees, and projects. The position is full-time, day shift.
Requirements
- Active Florida Paramedic license.
- Valid Florida driver’s license with an approved driving record under the employer’s policy, maintained throughout employment.
- AHA BLS certification, active and in good standing throughout employment.
- AHA PALS certification, active and in good standing throughout employment.
- AHA ACLS certification, active and in good standing throughout employment.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics, active and in good standing throughout employment; required within 6 months of hire.
- Completion of an EVOC course.
- PHTLS or ITLS trauma certification, required within 6 months of hire.
- FP-C, NPT-C, or CCP-C certification, required within 18 months of hire.
- At least 1.5 years as a licensed EMT.
- NREMT-P and/or Critical Care Course required.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Availability up to 2 hours before or after each scheduled shift.
- Ability to take 12 hours of on-call time per week, every week.
Nice To Haves
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- 1–3 years of experience driving an emergency vehicle preferred.
- Training as a paramedic or medical corps preferred.
- PALS/ACLS instructor qualifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administer ACLS/PALS medications and other medications required for transport and by the program Medical Director.
- Assist with inter-facility and intra-facility patient transfers and attend to the personal needs of patients and families during transports.
- Represent the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital LifeFlight Transport Program professionally on every shift.
- Maintain and provide upkeep of MCHS ambulances, transport equipment, and supplies on every shift.
- Perform and assist with patient assessments and vital signs at each patient contact.
- Promote corporate compliance in accordance with the Code of Business and Ethical Conduct.
- Provide advanced life support to ill or injured patients in accordance with written protocols and under medical control supervision.
- Respond to transport requests using LifeFlight ground vehicles and complete record keeping, data entry, and assigned clerical support.
- Support ongoing development of the LifeFlight program by participating in meetings, in-services, and committees, and completing projects.
- Provide continuous supervision and observation of behavioral health patients and follow non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).
- Drive ambulances and provide ground-only patient transportation for critical care or single-provider teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
