LifeFlight Paramedic: Critical Care Transport & Field Ops

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital LifeFlight Transport Program seeks a certified Paramedic to provide ground transport care for injured patients and to operate LifeFlight ambulances with high professional standards.

You will administer ACLS/PALS as required, assist with transfers, and maintain vehicle readiness while documenting care, vital signs, and patient data. This role demands on-call availability and adherence to safety and ethical guidelines.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Paramedic license required.
• ACLS/PALS/BLS certifications maintained in good standing.
• EVOC and trauma life support training completed within stated timelines.

Responsibilities

• Administers ACLS/PALS medications as required per transport and Medical Director.
• Assists with inter-facility transfers and cares for patient/family needs.
• Represents LifeFlight Transport Program on every shift.
• Maintains ambulances and transport equipment on each shift.
• Performs assessments and records vital signs with patient contact.
• Ensures compliance with Code of Business and Ethical Conduct.
• Provides advanced life support under medical control during transports.
• Manages transport logistics, data entry, and clerical duties.
• Participates in program development through meetings and projects.
• Supervises and observes behavioral health patients with CPI strategies.

Skills

Verbal & Written Communication

Confidentiality

On-call Availability

Emergency Vehicle Operation

Professional Representation

Education

Active Florida Paramedic license

High school diploma or equivalent

AHA BLS certification

AHA PALS certification

AHA ACLS certification

NRP certification

EVOC course completion

PHTLS or ITLS certification

FP-C / NPT-C / CCP-C certification

Job description

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital LifeFlight Transport Program seeks a certified Paramedic to provide ground transport care for injured patients and to operate LifeFlight ambulances with high professional standards.

You will administer ACLS/PALS as required, assist with transfers, and maintain vehicle readiness while documenting care, vital signs, and patient data. This role demands on-call availability and adherence to safety and ethical guidelines.