Paramedic LifeFlight (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System seeks an EMT-Paramedic to oversee LifeFlight ground transport and ambulance maintenance. You will drive ambulances, administer ACS/PALS medications, and support transfers for critical care teams while maintaining records and equipment.

Ideal candidates hold a Florida paramedic license, required certifications (ACLS/PALS/NRP), and 1.5+ years of EMT experience. The role involves on-call commitments and active participation in program development.

Qualifications

• Active EMT licensure and state driving privileges.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications or ongoing maintenance as required.
• 1.5 years of licensed EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer ACLS/PALS medications as required.
• Assist with inter-facility/intra-facility transfers and attend to patients/families.
• Drive ambulances and provide ground transport for critical care or single-provider teams.
• Maintain ambulances and equipment; ensure documentation and data entry are completed.
• Participate in LifeFlight program development through meetings and projects.

Skills

Emergency vehicle driving

Communication skills

Record keeping/data entry

ACLS/PALS medications administration

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NREMT-P or Critical Care course

Licensed EMT (1.5 years)

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.

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