Flight Paramedic/TFO

Flight Paramedic/TFO Position Closes: February 26, 2024 Starting Pay: $22.
00 hourly General Description: The Volusia Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit operates three 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 closest 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 and medevac duties, Air One crews perform various search and rescue missions for the US Coast Guard, as well as provide support in fighting wildfires.
Minimal Qualifications: 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 Air Medical Crew Core Curriculum (Preferred but required after hired) Essential Functions: Responds to emergency calls that require air transport (e.
g.
, in remote locations or from hospitals that are far apart).
Assesses a patient’s 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 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, cameras systems (FLIR), as well as recording and navigation equipment.
Setting up perimeters for tactical aerial surveillance on law enforcement missions.
Writes police reports and submits evidence collected on law enforcement missions.
Conducts public outreach with other departments.
Give passenger briefings and assist in the loading and unloading of passengers.
Assists with safety and security in and around the aircraft while on the ground.
Refueling of the aircraft upon return to Aviation and “Hot Refueling” as missions dictate.
Assists in maintaining the 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 Vehicle’s and SWAT Bearcat, as needed.
Additional duties as assigned by management to meet the needs of the Agency.
Status: Certified Blood and Viral Pathogen Risk: Foreseeable Risk Environmental Conditions: Most tasks are performed in flight where proper provisions are in place in terms of employee security and protection.
Due to the nature of aerial operations, tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with inclement weather, high wind speeds, and equipment stress.
Must be able to work a 12-hour shift on a 2-3-3 rotation (0530-1730), off every other weekend Friday-Sunday.
Must be able to rotate between dayshift and nightshift every 4 months.
Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.
Required Skills and Knowledge Knowledge of: Methods and techniques for providing on-site emergency medical services.
VSO General Orders, procedures, and safety policies.
Federal, State, County, and local laws, and ordinances.
Ability to: Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other medical personnel, victims, and family.
Skills: Read, write, and communicate professionally and effectively with employees and managers.
Write simple correspondence or reports.
Interact effectively with others.
Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity.
Intermittent performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds).
Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
See at normal range or with reasonable accommodation.
Hear at normal level or with reasonable accommodation.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V