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Paramedic Critical Care | UF Health Flight Services | 24hrs. shift | Part-time (benefits eligible)
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Overview Under the direction of the Program Manager and Flight Surgeon/Medical Director the CCFP is accountable for responding to all assigned calls in the most appropriate and efficient manner, providing high standards of patient care while ensuring a safe and hazard free environment. The critical care flight paramedic contributes to overall patient care in areas of patient assessment, treatment, packaging and transport. This position interacts throughout the facility internally, and with patients and their families externally. In addition, this position interacts with various first response agencies and health-care providers, physicians and hospital personnel externally. As a member of an academic flight program, crew members take an active role in outreach educational initiatives including but not limited to: outreach education to EMS, as well as education and resource performance improvement for Trauma Service Area agencies. Responsibilities Organization, direction, and implementation of patient care in the emergency/critical care environment with appropriate documentation of patient care and associated interventions Participate in educational outreach initiatives. Actively participates in Quality Improvement activities Maintains pertinent instructor ratings in specialty areas Must meet physical agility requirements as outlined by service policy to be completed annually Plans, provides and documents age appropriate care based on the patient assessment by: identifying patient problems and performing interventions based on standards of care and evaluating those interventions. Administers and documents medications and intravenous solutions according to established policies. Complies with programs as defined in hospital policies and procedures such as medication administration process, endotracheal intubation (both orotracheal), surgical cricothyroidotomy, thoracostomy, transport ventilator use, rapid sequence induction administration, safe use of restraints, use of I.V. infusion pumps, spinal immobilization techniques, and communication among caregivers Communicates in a professional manner with other members of the health care team, including those agencies outside of UF Health Jacksonville. Serves as a patient advocate by providing compassionate care, which is individualized to meet the special needs of each patient. Performs all duties as assigned within the job scope Adheres to dress code, mission statement, policies and procedures, time and attendance guidelines. Maintains patient confidentiality and acts in an ethical manner at all times. Demonstrates knowledge and professionalism when dealing with the Trauma Operations Center/E.M.S. Communications. Additional Responsibilities 1. Participates in on-going education to expand and enhance professional development as required by hospital guidelines. 2. Consistently demonstrates knowledge of Regulatory Agency Standards by incorporating them into daily practice. 3. Demonstrates clinical skill in patient care management. 4. Complies with all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. 5. Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology in relation to cardiac, pulmonary, renal, and neurological systems. 6. Weight, height, vision, and physical exam requirements in accordance with the weight and balance specifications of specific aircraft as recommended by the aircraft manufacture. 7. Must be able to function in a small environment and be proportionate in build. 8. Must be able to see hazards and be able to maneuver safely around the aircraft or vehicle. 9. Be able to lift, push, pull 250 pounds or more with assistance, climb in and out of cars, and facilitate patient extrication. 10. Must meet and maintain recurrent annual aviation training as required by vendor specific Federal Aviation Administration Part 135 Requirements and air operator license.