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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $21.00 - $29.25
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Job Description
Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a renowned healthcare institution dedicated to providing specialized pediatric care. Known for its commitment to excellence and innovation in medical services for children, the hospital operates the LifeFlight Transport Program which plays a critical role in the rapid and safe transport of injured or ill pediatric patients. The LifeFlight Transport Program is a vital component of the hospital's emergency medical services, ensuring that children receive timely advanced care during transfer to the hospital or between facilities. This program involves the use of both air and ground vehicles equipped with specialized medical equipment and staffed by highly... Show More
Job Requirements
- Active Florida Paramedic license
- Valid Florida driver's license with approved driving record
- Maintain AHA BLS certification
- Maintain AHA PALS certification
- Maintain AHA ACLS certification
- Complete NRP certification within 6 months of hire
- Completion of EVOC course
- Obtain PHTLS or ITLS trauma certification within 6 months of hire
- Achieve FP-C, NPT-C, or CCP-C certification within 18 months of hire
- At least 1.5 years experience as a licensed EMT
- 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
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Paramedic or medical corps training preferred
- PALS/ACLS instructor preferred
- Available up to 2 hours before/after each shift
- Able to take 12 hours on-call per week every week
Job Qualifications
- Active Florida Paramedic license
- Driver's license active and valid State of Florida driver's license with an approved driving record
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification active and in good standing
- American Heart Association (AHA) PALS certification active and in good standing
- American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification active and in good standing
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program American Academy of Pediatrics NRP certification active and in good standing within 6 months of hire
- Completion of EVOC course
- Trauma certification: PHTLS or ITLS 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
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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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