Flight Paramedic/TFO - Part Time

Volusia Sheriff's Office•Deland, FL

15d•$30

About The Position

The Volusia Sheriffs Office Aviation Unit operates three (3) Bell 407 helicopters. On most missions, the Flight Paramedic/TFO sits beside the pilot operating the police radios and camera systems. On medical missions, the medic will move into the rear of the cabin to provide care to patients while in flight to the nearest trauma center. In a typical year, our Air One crews will provide lifesaving care to over 100 patients on medevac missions. In addition to general law enforcement duties, as well as medevac duties, Air One crews perform various search and rescue missions for the US Coast Guard, as well provide support in fighting wildfires. Note: This posting is for a part-time, no benefits position with the requirement to work one (1) prescheduled 12-hour shift per month. Additional hours will be scheduled on an as-needed basis. Shifts for Air One are a 12-hour shift (0530-1730 or 1730-0530). This position could be to fill vacancies on both days and nights. Additional availability may be necessary during the initial training period.

Requirements

State of Florida driver's license
State of Florida Paramedic Certification or National Registry Paramedic Certification (LP/EMT-P/NREMT-P)
Basic Life Support Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Nice To Haves

Air Medical Crew Core Curriculum (Preferred but required after hired)

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency calls that require air transport (e.g., in remote locations or from hospitals that are far apart).
Assesses a patients condition at the scene and determines a course of treatment (e.g., administering medication, injections, advanced airway managements, and IVs).
Gets the patient safely in the helicopter and transports them safely to a hospital.
Reports on what treatment the patient has already received to emergency physicians, nurses, or other healthcare facility staff.
Documents medical care given to patients.
Tracks stock and replaces and cleans supplies and equipment after use.
Operates tactical police radios, camera systems (FLIR), as well as recording and navigation equipment.
Sets up perimeters for tactical aerial surveillance on law enforcement missions.
Conducts public outreach with other departments.
Gives passenger briefings and assists in the loading and unloading of passengers.
Assists with safety and security in and around the aircraft while on the ground.
Refuels the aircraft upon return to Aviation and Hot Refueling as missions dictate.
Assists in the maintenance of cleanliness of the Aircraft and Hangar.
Assists the Pilot as needed or requested.
Provides medical assistance on specialty vehicles during certain events to include, but not limited to, High Water Vehicles and SWAT Bearcat, as needed.
Additional duties as assigned by management to meet the needs of the Agency.
Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
Must adhere to Federal, State, County, and local ordinances.