Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $21.00 - $29.00
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Job Description
Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a renowned pediatric healthcare institution dedicated to providing specialized medical services to children of all ages. The hospital is recognized nationally for its commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovative research. Within its comprehensive health services, the LifeFlight Transport Program plays a crucial role in ensuring the rapid and safe transportation of critically ill or injured pediatric patients. This program combines advanced medical expertise with specialized transport vehicles to provide seamless care from the point of injury or illness to the hospital. The program's team members are highly trained professionals focused on delivering advanced life... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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 Qualifications
- Active Florida paramedic license
- Active and valid State of Florida driver’s license with an approved driving record
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) PALS certification
- American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program American Academy of Pediatrics NRP certification within 6 months of hire
- 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
- Minimum 1.5 years as a licensed EMT
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 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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