Paramedic LifeFlight (Pool/Per Diem)
Company: Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Location: Miami
Posted on: May 17, 2024
Job Description:
DescriptionJob Summary
Responsible for the care of critically ill patients transported by
the LifeFlight Transport Program including patient care under the
direction of a RN or Transport Physician which incorporates
advanced assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and
interventional skills. Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of the
ambulance and its equipment including responding to requests for
transport with all of LifeFlight's vehicles, record keeping, data
entry, and clerical support. Responsible for ongoing development of
the LifeFlight program by attending and participating in meetings,
in-services, committees, and completing projects. Accountable for
driving the ambulances.
Job Specific Duties
- Responsible for the care of critically ill patients transported
under the direction of a RN or MD which incorporates assessment,
planning, implementation, evaluation, & interventional
skills.
- Administers ACLS/PALS/NRP 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.
- Functions as the supporting team member for Critical Care rotor
and fixed wing transports under the supervision of the RN.
- 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).
Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements
- Paramedic Active Florida Paramedic license required.
- Driver's License Active and valid State of Florida driver's
license with an approved driving record pursuant to our policy and
maintained throughout employment.
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - must maintain active and
in good standing throughout employment.
- American Heart Association (AHA) PALS - must maintain active
and in good standing throughout employment.
- American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS- must maintain active and
in good standing throughout employment.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program American Academy of Pediatrics
NRP - must maintain active and in good standing throughout
employment.
- Dept of Trans Medical Florida DOT Course (AAAMC) within 6
months of hire
- Completion of EVOC course
- CPI - Crisis Prevention Institute within 6 months hire
- Trauma certification: PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support)
or ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) required within 6
months of hire.
- OTHER FP-C, NPT-C, or CCP-C certification
- 3-5 years Paramedic experience
- 1-3 years' Experience driving an emergency vehicle.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- High school education or equivalent preferred
- PALS/ACLS instructors preferred.
- CCEMT-P preferred.
- NREMT-P preferred.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive
information.
- Training as paramedic, medical corps preferred.
- Available up to 2 hours prior to/after each scheduled
shift.
- Able to take 12 hours on-call per week every week.
- Ability to work up to a 20-hour shift.
Job : Nursing- Support (Clinical)
Primary Location : Florida-Miami-Nicklaus Children's Hospital -
Main Hospital Campus
Department : TRANSPORT TEAM-2100-780020
Job Status
:Pool
Keywords: Nicklaus Children's Hospital, North Miami , Paramedic LifeFlight (Pool/Per Diem), Healthcare , Miami, Florida
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