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