Paramedic LifeFlight (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children’s Health System LifeFlight Transport Program seeks a skilled paramedic to care for injured patients and manage all ambulances and equipment. The role includes driving ground transports for critical or standard patient care and contributing to program development through meetings and projects.

Proven EMT/paramedic credentials and a track record in ALS protocols are required, with on-call availability and collaboration with hospital teams.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Paramedic license.
• Driver's license with clean driving record in Florida.
• AHA BLS, PALS, ACLS active throughout employment.
• NRP active within 6 months of hire.
• EVOC completion.
• Trauma certs (PHTLS/ITLS) within 6 months of hire.
• FP-C/NPT-C/CCP-C within 18 months of hire.
• 1.5 years as a licensed EMT.

Responsibilities

• Administers ACLS/PALS medications as required per transport and Medical Director guidance.
• Assists with inter-facility transfers and attends to patient/family needs.
• Represent LifeFlight Transport Program on each shift.
• Maintain ambulances and transport equipment on every shift.
• Perform and assist with patient assessment and vital signs.
• Promote compliance with Code of Conduct on every shift.
• Render ALS per protocols under medical control.

Skills

Emergency vehicle driving

Verbal and written communication

Confidentiality

On-call availability

Team collaboration

Education

Florida Paramedic license

AHA BLS

AHA PALS

AHA ACLS

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

EVOC

PHTLS/ITLS trauma certification

FP-C/NPT-C/CCP-C within 18 months

Job 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.

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

Minimum Job Requirements

• 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.
• PALS/ACLS instructors preferred.
• Available up to 2 hours prior to/after each scheduled shift.
• Able to take 12 hours on-call per week every week.

Job

Professional

Department

TRANSPORT TEAM-2100-780020

Job Status

Professional