Paramedic Flight | Shandscair | Full-Time | Variable

Adult/Pediatric Flight Paramedic

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.

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

• 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

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