Flight Paramedic

Our promise to you:

Continuing your journey with AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Job Description:

Performs and documents accurate initial and ongoing patient assessments, including physical and mental status, and reports appropriate information to the responsible physician. Observes and monitors patient lab work for trends, reports abnormal lab tests, and obtains appropriate interventions. Utilizes clinical data to implement appropriate interventions and documents the plan of care involving the patient, family, and/or significant other. Demonstrates critical-thinking skills when analyzing cardiac rhythms and provides safe, competent care. Provides individualized goal-directed nursing care to patients utilizing the nursing process and standards of nursing care. Prepares patients for tests, procedures, and surgeries ordered, ensuring proper documentation and communication. Administers medications accurately and appropriately, including PO, SQ, IV, IV PUSH, IVPB, IM, SL, PR, topical, and intradermal. Responds and participates in unit and hospital code situations, utilizing knowledge and experience to treat patients according to BLS and ACLS protocols. Provides competent and compassionate care to patients with pain according to policy and mission. Maintains a safe patient care environment, including following fall risk specifications and ensuring proper use of restraints. Supervises and guides permanent and temporary nursing personnel in delivering safe, therapeutic, and quality patient care outcomes. Communicates patient updates to physicians and receiving units, ensuring timely and accurate documentation for patient handoff and safety. Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic ability to navigate Microsoft Office apps [Preferred]

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]

Field of Study:

• Graduate of an accredited Paramedic program

• of Science degree in a health-related field

• TPATC Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course

Work Experience:

• 1+ year experience in either fixed-wing or rotor aircraft [Preferred]
• 5+ years continuous experience in an EMS or critical care transport system [Required]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Paramedic (PARA) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]
•Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Required]
• Driver’s License (DL) [Required]
• Critical Care Paramedic – Certified (CCP-C) [Preferred]
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) [Preferred] OR

• Commercial Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) [Preferred]
• Flight Paramedic – Certified (FP-C) [Preferred]
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) [Preferred]
• NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program [Preferred]
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) [Preferred]
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) [Preferred]
• Hip and Knee Replacement (HKR) [Preferred]

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Qualification Requirements:

AssociateAdvanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) – Accredited Issuing Body, Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) – Accredited Issuing Body, Commercial Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Critical Care Paramedic – Certified (CCP-C) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Driver’s License (DL) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Flight Paramedic – Certified (FP-C) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Hip and Knee Replacement (HKR) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) – Accredited Issuing Body, Licensed Paramedic (PARA) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Accredited Issuing Body, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – EV Accredited Issuing Body, NonViolent Crisis Intervention Program – EV Accredited Issuing Body, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) – Accredited Issuing Body, Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) – EV Accredited Issuing Body

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$21.56 – $40.09

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.