EMT/Paramedic - PRN (63518)

Guidewell Emergency Doctors•St. Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Coordinator functions as an intricate part of a high quality, efficiency driven medical team. Duties will be similar as those required of an Emergency Room Tech in a hospital Emergency Department. The PCC helps create a positive patient experience. The PCC II helps support patient complaints similar to those in an ER Room to include chest pain, abdominal pain, injuries, fractured bones, etc.

Requirements

High School
High School Diploma with one year previous related experience (Paramedic, EMT, ER Technician) strongly preferred
BLS certified required
Ability to work during the week from 9am-7pm; weekend days from 9am-4pm
Successfully pass a background and drug test
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with patients and employees and help support a culture of passion and enthusiasm

Nice To Haves

Paramedic or EMT experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care to a variety of patients (fast track, med/surg and critical care)
Perform quality splinting, dressing applications, and wound care
Performance of EKG’s/cardiac monitoring with recognition of basic arrhythmias
Perform phlebotomy and venipuncture
IV insertion after successful completion of training and competency
Assist in procedure set-up (i.e., I&D, suture, vaginal exam, Lumbar puncture, chest tube, etc.)
Perform accurate triages and discharges of patients of all ages
Turn over rooms per protocol (based on patient diagnosis)
Communicate positively with all team members and patients
Manage patient tracking system
Professionally and reasonably delegate to team members (front staff and radiology)
Work independently in a fast-paced environment
Accurately input patient discharge instructions and prescriptions into computer software
Successfully participate in Proficiency Testing as directed
Successfully complete drug screening collection class
Completes routine checklists (daily, monthly, etc.) as assigned
Utilize organizational specific software to reference patient records and organizational protocols
Follow the information security policy & management system, contributing to its effectiveness, and actively reporting on its performance.