Emergency Department Paramedic

7 days ago


Palm Bay, Florida, United States Health First Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Paramedic to join our team in the Emergency Department at Health First. As a Paramedic, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the charge nurse, registered nurse and/or physician or their designee.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform patient care duties, including completing 12 lead EKG's, initiating cardiac monitoring, and performing venipuncture for testing.
  • Initiate oxygen therapy as directed by RN and insert peripheral IV's and IO's, hang IV fluid without medication, and maintain prescribed IV flow rates.
  • Transport unmonitored patients to inpatient departments as needed and assist physician or RN with procedures and exams.
  • Apply dressings/slings/splints, follow CDC isolation guidelines, and demonstrate appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Administer Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) medications when physician present at bedside and perform defibrillation and cardioversion when physician present at bedside.
  • Administer oral and parental medications as directed by RN and maintain room and work area cleanliness.
  • Demonstrate effective communication with other members of the health care team and promote effective team functioning.
Requirements
  • Completion of a paramedic (EMT-P) program.
  • Current EMT-P State of Florida or National Registry Certification.
  • Current and must maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
  • Within six (6) months of hire and maintain AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Preferred Qualifications
  • One (1) year of paramedic experience and/or previous emergency department experience.
Physical Requirements
  • Physically agile; requires walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching majority of the shift.
  • Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without assistance.
  • May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
  • May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
  • May be exposed to inside environments and outside environments with extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease, or water.
  • May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines.
  • May operate various types of manual and motorized equipment used in the transportation of materials.
  • May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work position.
  • Communicating with others to exchange information.
  • Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
  • Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote.
  • May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.


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