Advanced Paramedic ED III Nights

AdventHealth•Tarpon Springs, FL

46d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Paramedic III performs patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the Charge nurse, registered nurse and/or physician or their designee. Performs general clinical, non-clinical and clerical services necessary to expedite the efficient functioning of the nursing unit consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures. Utilizes age-specific competencies in the care of all patient populations. Adheres to the AdventHealth corporate compliance plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Requirements

Completion of a paramedic program
Valid State Licensure as a Paramedic
One year ED OR pre-hospital paramedic experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course

Responsibilities

Attaches 12 lead EKGs and completes test before giving strip to physician on duty.
Initiates cardiac monitoring and performs venipuncture for testing.
Initiates cardiac monitoring, demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities.
Initiates oxygen therapy as directed by RN or Physician.
Inserts/Removes IV Lines as directed by RN.
Transports unmonitored patient to inpatient departments as needed, transports stable (no blood infusion drips or no oxygen >50%) monitored patients to PCU/med-tele, or accompanies RN to transport patient to specialty units.