Paramedic Flight | Shandscair | PRN | Variable

Overview Position Summary The Adult/Pediatric Flight Paramedic provides advanced critical care to adult and pediatric patients during air and ground medical transport. Working as part of a Registered Nurse (RN)/Paramedic team, this role is responsible for patient assessment, triage, treatment, monitoring, and ongoing evaluation throughout transport. The Flight Paramedic practices with a high level of autonomy, using advanced clinical skills and established medical protocols under the direction of the program's medical director. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities * Provide critical care for adult and pediatric patients during pre-hospital and interfacility transports * Assess, treat, monitor, and evaluate patients throughout transport missions * Deliver care during helicopter, fixed-wing aircraft, and ground ambulance transports * Utilize advanced clinical skills and follow approved medical protocols * Accurately document patient care and clinical interventions in the medical record * Collaborate effectively with flight team members and healthcare partners * Serve as a clinical resource by sharing knowledge and skills with team members * Support community outreach and educational initiatives when needed * Maintain a strong commitment to patient safety and quality care throughout all transport operations Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will: * Thrive in fast-paced and high-stress environments * Demonstrate strong critical thinking and decision-making skills * Communicate effectively with patients, families, coworkers, and healthcare professionals * Work well independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team * Exhibit professionalism, compassion, and excellent interpersonal skills Additional Expectations * Maintain safety as the highest priority throughout all phases of transport * Support the mission and goals of UF Health ShandsCair * Function proficiently across air and ground transport platforms, including: * Helicopter transport * Fixed-wing transport * Ground critical care transport Qualifications Minimum Qualifications * Current National Registry EMT-Paramedic certification required * Current State of Florida Paramedic license required * Minimum of 4 years of pre-hospital paramedic experience required * Valid Florida driver's license required Required Certifications The following certifications are required upon hire: * Basic Life Support (BLS) * Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) * Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) * International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Preferred Qualifications Candidates with the following experience or certifications are strongly preferred: * Experience in pre-hospital, flight, or critical care transport environments * CCEMT-P certification * UFCCP certification * FP-C certification * AMCCC certification * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification * Instructor certifications in ACLS, PALS, and/or PHTLS The following certifications must be obtained within 1 year of employment if not already held: * CCEMT-P, UFCCP or FP-C * AMCCC * NRP * Florida-approved EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operator Course) certification Vehicle Operation Requirements * This position requires operating vehicles for work-related purposes as a non-frequent driver * Completion of a Florida-approved EVOC driving course is preferred upon hire and required within 1 year of employment