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Emergency Department Paramedic

2 months ago


Orlando, Florida, United States Health First Full time
Job Summary

The Paramedic supports Health First's Value Promise of Ease, Access, Convenience, Quality, and Delight by providing patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the charge nurse, registered nurse, and/or physician or their designee.

Key Responsibilities
  • Completes 12-lead EKGs, initiates cardiac monitoring, and performs venipuncture for testing.
  • Notifies the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities.
  • Initiates oxygen therapy as directed by RN.
  • Inserts peripheral IVs and IOs, hangs IV fluid without medication, and maintains prescribed IV flow rates.
  • Observes and documents the condition of the infusion site and removes IV lines as directed by RN.
  • Transports unmonitored patients to inpatient departments as needed and transports stable monitored patients to PCU/med-tele units or accompanies RN when transporting to specialty units.
  • Assists physician or RN with procedures and exams.
  • Applies dressings, slings, and splints.
  • Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), performs hand washing according to policy, and enforces safety regulations.
  • Serves as a customer service champion.
  • Administers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) medications when a physician is present at the bedside.
  • Performs defibrillation and cardioversion when a physician is present at the bedside.
  • Administers oral and parental medications as directed by RN.
  • Maintains room and work area cleanliness.
  • Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the healthcare team and promotes effective team functioning.
Requirements
  • Education: Completion of a paramedic (EMT-P) program.
  • Certification: Current EMT-P State of Florida or National Registry Certification.
  • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Within six (6) months of hire and maintain AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • One (1) year of paramedic experience and/or previous emergency department experience.
Physical Requirements

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 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.