Paramedic LifeFlight (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital LifeFlight Transport Program is seeking a Paramedic to provide care for injured patients transported by LifeFlight, including driving ambulances and performing ground transport. You will oversee maintenance of ambulances and equipment, document patient data, and contribute to program development by attending meetings and completing projects.

This role requires an active Florida Paramedic license, BLS/PALS/ACLS, NRP, and trauma certifications (PHTLS/ITLS), EVOC

Qualifications

• Active Florida Paramedic license is required.
• AHA BLS, PALS and ACLS must be maintained in good standing.
• NRP certification must be current within six months of hire.
• EVOC and trauma certifications (PHTLS/ITLS) required within six months of hire.
• 1.5 years of licensed EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care of injured patients transported by the LifeFlight program.
• Drive ambulances and perform ground transport for critical care or single provider teams.
• Administer ACLS/PALS medications as required per transport.
• Maintain ambulances and transport equipment, including record keeping and data entry.
• Participate in program development, meetings, and trainings.

Skills

EMT driving experience

Communication skills

Record keeping / data entry

Ambulance maintenance

Education

Active Florida Paramedic license

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

NREMT-P / Critical Care Course

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

Tools

EVOC course

PHTLS

ITLS

AHA BLS

AHA ACLS

AHA PALS

Job description

Job Description - Paramedic LifeFlight (Full Time, Days) (302338)

Job Description

Paramedic LifeFlight (Full Time, Days) - 302338

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the care of injured patients transported by the LifeFlight Transport Program. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the ambulance and its equipment including responding to requests for transport with all of LifeFlight's ground vehicles, record keeping, data entry, and clerical support as assigned. Responsible for ongoing development of the LifeFlight program by attending and participating in meetings, in-services, committees, and taking on and completing projects. Accountable for driving the ambulances and performing ground only transportation of patients, whether this is for the critical care team or the single provider team.

Job Specific Duties

• Administers ACLS/PALS medications and/or other medications as required per transport and Medical Director of the program.
• Assists with inter-facility and intra-facility transfers of patients and attends to personal needs of patients/families with each transport.
• Functions as a professional representative of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital LifeFlight Transport Program on every shift.
• Maintains and provides upkeep of MCHS ambulances, transport equipment, and supplies on every shift.
• Performs and assists with assessment and vital signs with each patient contact.
• Promotes corporate compliance within the framework of the Code of Business and Ethical Conduct with each shift.
• Renders advanced life support to ill or injured patients in adherence with written protocols under the supervision of the medical control on every transport.
• Responsible for responding to requests for transport with all of LifeFlight’s ground vehicles, record keeping, data entry, and clerical support as assigned.
• Responsible for ongoing development of the LifeFlight program by attending and participating in meetings, in-services, committees, and taking on and completing projects.
• Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI).

Qualifications

• Active Florida Paramedic license
• Driver's License Active and valid State of Florida driver’s license with an approved driving record pursuant to our policy and maintained throughout employment
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association (AHA) PALS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS- must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program American Academy of Pediatrics NRP - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. within 6 months of hire
• OTHER Completion of EVOC course
• Trauma certification: PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support) or ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) required within 6 months of hire
• FP-C, NPT-C, or CCP-C certification within 18 months of hire
• 1.5 years as a licensed EMT

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience driving an emergency vehicle preferred.
• NREMT-P and/or Critical Care Course required.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Training as paramedic, medical corps preferred.
• Available up to 2 hours prior to/after each scheduled shift.
• Able to take 12 hours on-call per week every week.