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 adult/pediatric flight paramedi must function autonomously, utilizing medical protocols and advanced skills under the direction of the medical director. The adult/pediatric flight paramedi utilizes clinical processes to provide comprehensive care to the patient and documents that process on the patient record. The adult/pediatric flight paramedi serves as a resource for other flight team members by sharing skills and clinical knowledge. The adult/pediatric flight paramedi 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 adult/pediatric flight paramedi must also possess excellent interpersonal skills as s/he is instrumental in providing community outreach and education. The adult/pediatric flight paramedi 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 adult/pediatric flight paramedi shall be a proficient team member on helicopter, fixed wing and ground transports.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Current certification as an EMT-paramedic under the National Registry is required.
• Specialty certifications required upon hire: BLS; ACLS; PALS, ITLS or PHTLS.
• Three years of pre-hospital paramedic experience required at a minimum with four to five years of pre-hospital paramedic experience preferred.
• 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 and certification of completion of a Florida-approved EVOC driving course.
• Perry, FL base only: Candidate must have EMT-P State License in GA and FL and National Registry licensure
• West bases only: Candidates must have EMT-P State License in AL and FL and National Registry licensure.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:

• Employees in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a frequent driver

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• EMT-paramedic certification in the state of Florida.
• Perry, FL base only: candidate must have EMT-P state license in GA and FL and National Registry licensure.
• West bases only: Candidates must have EMT-P state license in AL and FL and National Registry licensure.

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. Three years minimum required with 4-5 years pre-hospital Paramedic experience preferred, 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 and certification of completion of a Florida approved EVOC driving course.

Perry FL Base ONLY-Candidate must have EMT-P state license in GA & FL, and National Registry licensure.
West Bases ONLY- Candidates must have EMT-P state license in AL & FL, and National Registry Licensure.

Motor Vehicle Operator Designation:
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation (Required):
Employees in this position will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a frequent driver

Licensure/Certification/Registration:
EMT-Paramedic certification in the State of Florida.
Perry FL Base ONLY-Candidate must have EMT-P state license in GA & FL, and National Registry licensure.
West Bases ONLY- Candidates must have EMT-P state license in AL & FL, and National Registry Licensure.