ED Observation Unit - Paramedic - FT -Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant, or registered nurse. The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. No prior work experience is required.

After completing training and demonstrating clinical competency, the Paramedic may perform additional functions in Emergency Departments when approved by and under the supervision of the Emergency Services Medical Director. The position is based in Hollywood, Florida, and is scheduled for day shifts.

Requirements

• Vocational/technical education.
• Current Florida Paramedic License.
• A Basic Life Support (BLS) credential from an accepted listed provider or credential pathway: American Heart Association e-card, American Heart Association RQI e-card, American Heart Association non-e-card, Grace employee grace period, or Red Cross certification.
• No prior work experience required.
• Critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• ACLS is required for Tele, ICU, L&D, OB, Cath Lab, OR, PACU, ER, CV, and procedural areas.
• PALS is required for pediatric areas except NICU.

Responsibilities

• Assist with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly.
• Document and communicate assessment findings and changes in patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions to medical and nursing staff.
• Perform delegated technical procedures, including establishing IV access, performing ECGs, monitoring vital statistics and telemetry, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients.
• After training and demonstrating clinical competency, perform approved Emergency Department functions under the supervision of the Emergency Services Medical Director: ultrasound-guided peripheral IV placement, intraosseous placement, nasogastric tube insertion, triage except acuity level designation, IV fluid administration, limited medication administration, and operation of an IV infusion device.
• Assist physicians and nurses with medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree