Emergency Medical Specialist

4 weeks ago


St Petersburg, United States Johns Hopkins HealthCare Full time
Job Summary:

The Emergency Medical Specialist will provide direct patient care to patients with diverse injuries and illnesses in the Emergency Center. This role will function as a defined team member in the resuscitation of trauma and critical care patients, utilizing critical thinking to bridge the gap of paramedic and nurse/physician evaluation of patient illness, injury, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supports the Emergency Center in direct patient care of patients with diverse injuries and illnesses
  • Functions as a defined team member in the resuscitation of trauma and critical care patients
  • Utilizes critical thinking to bridge the gap of paramedic and nurse/physician evaluation of patient illness, injury, and presentation
  • Recognizes and intervenes within the defined Scope of Practice during situations that may place the patient and family at risk
  • Provides expertise to patients by collecting data, documentation of interventions, and performs treatments required for pediatric patients under the direction of the registered nurse to ensure safe patient care and to assist to prevent morbidities of intervention for illness and injury
  • Performs skills such as intravenous fluid therapy, phlebotomy, EKGs, urine catheterizations, point of care testing, and other skills within their scope as delegated
  • Supports the orthopedic service in direct patient care of injured patients with immobilization and splinting to ensure safe care of the injured patient
  • Ensures that the correct supplies are readily available to staff for efficient patient care
  • Supports the day to day operations of the emergency center under the direction of the RN staff and team members with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients throughout their stay
  • Assists with daily department functions including daily room checks, scope of practice procedures, documentation, and emergency medical procedures
  • Adheres to all hospital and departmental safety regulations, disaster plans, infection control, policies, fire safety regulations, and biohazard material disposal
  • Participates in departmental and hospital quality and performance improvement and safety projects
Requirements:
  • A minimum of a High School diploma, GED, Certificate of Completion or equivalent achievement
  • 2 years in an acute healthcare setting/prehospital environment with direct patient care
  • Licensed Paramedic certification required in the State of Florida
  • BLS and ACLS required; must obtain PALS within one year of employment
  • Ability to communicate and relate well to people of diverse backgrounds, training and experience
Work Environment:
Work Hours: 7pm - 7am, 36 hrs/wk, weekend work required
Work Location: St. Petersburg, FL

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