Description

Job Summary

Responsible for the care of critically ill patients transported by the LifeFlight Transport Program including patient care under the direction of a RN or Transport Physician which incorporates advanced assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and interventional skills. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the ambulance and its equipment including responding to requests for transport with all of LifeFlight's vehicles, record keeping, data entry, and clerical support. Responsible for ongoing development of the LifeFlight program by attending and participating in meetings, in-services, committees, and completing projects. Accountable for driving the ambulances.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Completion of EVOC course.
• Active Florida Paramedic license required.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• 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.
• American Academy of Pediatrics NRP - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Florida DOT Course (AAAMC) required within 6 months of hire.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)  within 6 months of hire.
• FP-C, NPT-C, or CCP-C certification.
• 3-5 years of paramedic experience.
• 1-3 years' experience driving an emergency vehicle.

Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care of critically ill patients transported under the direction of a RN or MD which incorporates assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, & interventional skills.
• Administers ACLS/PALS/NRP 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.
• Functions as the supporting team member for Critical Care rotor and fixed wing transports under the supervision of the RN.
• 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).
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• PALS/ACLS instructors preferred.
• CCEMT-P preferred.
• NREMT-P preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to work up to a 20 hour shift.

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