What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic Flight PRN I ShandsCair I Variable/PRN position at UF Health?
Overview
The Adult/Pediatric Flight Paramedic is equally responsible for, as part of an RN/Paramedic configuration, assessment, triage, treatment and evaluation of critical pre-hospital and interfacility patients during transport by air and ground. The A/P FP must function autonomously utilizing medical protocols and advanced skills under the direction of the medical director. The A/P FP utilizes clinical process to provide comprehensive care to the patient and documents that process on the patient record. The A/P FP serves as a resource for other flight team members by sharing skills and clinical knowledge. The A/P FP must be effective with communication, skills, and able to work positively in a high stress environment with patients, peers, families and other internal/external personnel. The A/P FP must also possess excellent interpersonal skills as s/he is instrumental in providing community outreach and education. The A/P FP is responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of UF Health ShandsCair assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The A/P FP shall be a proficient team member on helicopter, fixed wing, and ground transports.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Current certification as EMT-Paramedic under the National Registry required. Specialty certifications required upon hire: BLS; ACLS; PALS, ITLS or PHTLS. 5 years pre-hospital Paramedic experience required. Demonstrated clinical skills in pre-hospital, flight and critical care transport preferred. CCEMT-P, UFCCP or FP-C, AMCCC, and NRP preferred and required within one year of employment. Instructor statuses in ACLS, PALS and/or PHTLS preferred. Candidates must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License. Certification of completion of a Florida approved EVOC driving course is preferred and must be completed within 1 year of hire. All flight paramedics must hold a current state of Florida paramedic license.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation (Required)
Employees in this position:
Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a “frequent driver”
X Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a “non-frequent driver”
Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
May operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a “frequent driver”
while other employees in this position may operate vehicles for an assigned
business purpose as a “non-frequent driver”
NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.
Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
EMT-Paramedic certification in the State of Florida.
The Adult/Pediatric Flight Paramedic is equally responsible for, as part of an RN/Paramedic configuration, assessment, triage, treatment and evaluation of critical pre-hospital and interfacility patients during transport by air and ground. The A/P FP must function autonomously utilizing medical protocols and advanced skills under the direction of the medical director. The A/P FP utilizes clinical process to provide comprehensive care to the patient and documents that process on the patient record. The A/P FP serves as a resource for other flight team members by sharing skills and clinical knowledge. The A/P FP must be effective with communication, skills, and able to work positively in a high stress environment with patients, peers, families and other internal/external personnel. The A/P FP must also possess excellent interpersonal skills as s/he is instrumental in providing community outreach and education. The A/P FP is responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of UF Health ShandsCair assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The A/P FP shall be a proficient team member on helicopter, fixed wing, and ground transports.
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Current certification as EMT-Paramedic under the National Registry required. Specialty certifications required upon hire: BLS; ACLS; PALS, ITLS or PHTLS. 5 years pre-hospital Paramedic experience required. Demonstrated clinical skills in pre-hospital, flight and critical care transport preferred. CCEMT-P, UFCCP or FP-C, AMCCC, and NRP preferred and required within one year of employment. Instructor statuses in ACLS, PALS and/or PHTLS preferred. Candidates must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License. Certification of completion of a Florida approved EVOC driving course is preferred and must be completed within 1 year of hire. All flight paramedics must hold a current state of Florida paramedic license.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation (Required)
Employees in this position:
Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a “frequent driver”
X Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a “non-frequent driver”
Will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
May operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a “frequent driver”
while other employees in this position may operate vehicles for an assigned
business purpose as a “non-frequent driver”
NOTE: A frequent driver is defined as one who uses his/her personal or Shands automobile a) at least once daily, b) at least five individual trips per week or c) drives, on average, over 150 miles per week in the performance of his/her job.
Please indicate the appropriate operator designation on the Request for Personnel (RFP) form at the time a RFP is submitted to post the position.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
EMT-Paramedic certification in the State of Florida.
