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: