EMT/Paramedic

Sanitas•Northdale, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is an integral part of a high-quality, efficiency-driven medical team and helps create a positive patient experience. The position’s duties are similar to those of an Emergency Room Technician and include supporting patients with complaints such as chest pain, abdominal pain, injuries, and fractures. The PCC delivers care to patients across fast-track, medical/surgical, and critical-care settings, and works independently in a fast-paced environment. The role is based at the Hillsborough – GEMD – North Tampa location in Tampa, Florida, with on-site work and travel to support clinic operations across the market. The position has no supervisory, financial, or budget responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience.
BLS certification.
Ability to work during the week from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekend days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Successfully pass a background check and drug test.
Ability to build relationships with patients and employees and support a culture of passion and enthusiasm.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage changing priorities.
Attention to detail, attentiveness, computer skills, and ability to follow written procedures.
Basic math skills and independent decision-making ability.
Tact and professionalism when interacting with others.
Problem-solving skills.
Reading comprehension, verbal communication, and writing composition skills.
Advanced English proficiency.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience, such as Paramedic, EMT, or Emergency Room Technician experience.
Spanish or Creole language skills.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care to a variety of patients, including fast-track, medical/surgical, and critical-care patients.
Perform splinting, dressing applications, and wound care.
Perform EKGs and cardiac monitoring, recognizing basic arrhythmias.
Assist with procedure setup, including incision and drainage, sutures, vaginal exams, lumbar punctures, and chest tubes.
Perform accurate triage and discharge of patients of all ages.
Turn over rooms according to protocol based on patient diagnosis.
Communicate positively with team members and patients.
Manage the patient tracking system.
Delegate tasks professionally and reasonably to front staff and radiology team members.
Input patient discharge instructions and prescriptions accurately into computer software.
Participate successfully in proficiency testing as directed.
Complete the drug-screening collection class.
Complete assigned routine checklists, such as daily and monthly checklists.
Use organization-specific software to reference patient records and protocols.
Follow the information security policy and management system, contribute to its effectiveness, and report on its performance.
Travel to other clinic locations, trainings, meetings, and other operational needs as required.