Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
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 leading pediatric healthcare institution dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to children and their families. The hospital is renowned for its commitment to excellence in pediatric medicine, offering advanced treatments and cutting-edge medical services. As part of its mission to deliver high-quality healthcare, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital operates the LifeFlight Transport Program, which ensures the safe and efficient transport of critically ill or injured pediatric patients. This program is vital in facilitating timely transfers and specialized care for young patients who require urgent medical attention beyond the scope of local facilities.
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Job Requirements
- Active Florida Paramedic license
- Valid Florida driver’s license with approved driving record
- American Heart Association BLS certification
- American Heart Association PALS certification
- American Heart Association ACLS certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program 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 experience as a licensed EMT
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Available up to 2 hours prior to/after scheduled shifts
- Able to take 12 hours on-call per week.
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
- 1.5 years as a licensed EMT
- 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 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).
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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