Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,741.29 - $78,714.94
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Professional development opportunities
retirement savings plan
Employee wellness programs
Life insurance
Job Description
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is a renowned pediatric healthcare facility committed to delivering exceptional medical services and care to children and their families. As a leading children's hospital, it combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate patient care to ensure the best outcomes for young patients. The hospital’s LifeFlight Transport Program is an essential part of its emergency medical services, providing critical care transportation for injured and ill patients. This program is designed to efficiently and safely transfer patients requiring advanced life support and specialized medical attention both within the hospital network and to other healthcare facilities as needed. The established team of... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school education or equivalent preferred
- 1-3 years of experience driving an emergency vehicle preferred
- Experience as licensed EMT for at least 1.5 years
- Active Florida Paramedic license
- Valid State of Florida driver’s license with an approved driving record
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications active and in good standing
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire
- Completion of EVOC course
- Trauma certification (PHTLS or ITLS) within 6 months of hire
- FP-C, NPT-C, or CCP-C certification within 18 months of hire
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Available for on-call hours as required
- Ability to supervise behavioral health patients with adherence to crisis intervention protocols.
Job Qualifications
- Active Florida Paramedic license
- Driver's License active and valid State of Florida driver’s license with an approved driving record pursuant to policy
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) PALS certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 months of hire
- Completion of EVOC course
- Trauma certification: PHTLS or ITLS within 6 months of hire
- FP-C, NPT-C, or CCP-C certification within 18 months of hire
- Minimum 1.5 years as a licensed EMT
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- NREMT-P and/or Critical Care Course required
- Training as paramedic, medical corps preferred
- PALS/ACLS instructors preferred
- Available up to 2 hours prior to/after scheduled shift
- Able to take 12 hours on-call per week every week.
Job 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).
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