Air Care Paramedic

Position Summary

The Air Care Paramedic at Orlando Health responds to scenes, transports patients, and provides critical care to those in need. Serving as part of the hospital's Level One Trauma Center, this position involves assessing patients, developing personalized care plans, and collaborating with flight nurses. Orlando Health is recognized nationally for its excellence in patient care and is dedicated to providing comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of patient needs and age-specific care requirements.
• Prescribes, delegates, coordinates, and documents patient care.
• Provides and documents individualized patient care including patient and personal safety, assessments, treatments, and interventions.
• Demonstrates competency in paramedic skills and uses patient care equipment.
• Prioritizes patient care according to standards and practices effective problem-solving.
• Communicates patient conditions and unit concerns to healthcare team members.
• Learns and participates in departmental committees and special projects.
• Supports and assists in developing quality strategies within the department.
• Participates in new paramedic orientation.

Qualifications

• Diploma from an approved Paramedic Training Center.
• Air Medical Crew Core Curriculum Course completed.
• Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C).
• Current Paramedic license (PMD) in the State of Florida, renewed every two years.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• Five years of experience, including one year of flight experience.