Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Professional development opportunities
Life insurance
Job Description
Nicklaus Children's Hospital is a renowned pediatric healthcare institution committed to providing exceptional medical care to children and infants. Recognized for its advanced treatment programs and compassionate approach, the hospital focuses on ensuring the highest standards of care and patient safety. As a leader in pediatric healthcare, Nicklaus Children's Hospital offers specialized services that encompass critical care, trauma response, and patient transport. The hospital's LifeFlight Transport Program plays a crucial role in this mission, delivering rapid and expert medical transportation to critically ill or injured pediatric patients. This program supports both ground and air transport operations, making it a vital... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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
- 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 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
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 - must maintain active and in good standing
- American Heart Association (AHA) PALS - must maintain active and in good standing
- American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS - must maintain active and in good standing
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program American Academy of Pediatrics NRP - must maintain active and in good standing 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
- 1.5 years 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
- 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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