EMT/Paramedic (70472)

Guidewell Emergency Doctors•Winter Park, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) is an integral member of a high-quality, efficiency-driven medical team and performs duties similar to those of an Emergency Room Technician. The PCC helps create a positive patient experience and supports care for complaints commonly seen in an emergency room, including chest pain, abdominal pain, injuries, and fractures. The role delivers care to patients across fast-track, medical-surgical, and critical-care settings and works with patients of all ages.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience.
BLS certification.
Ability to work weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and 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.
Ability to interact with others tactfully and professionally.
Problem-solving, reading comprehension, verbal communication, and writing composition skills.
Advanced English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience, such as Paramedic, EMT, or ER 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 setup for procedures such as incision and drainage, suturing, vaginal exams, lumbar punctures, and chest tubes.
Perform accurate patient triage and discharge for patients of all ages.
Turn over rooms according to protocol and patient diagnosis.
Communicate positively with team members and patients.
Manage the patient tracking system.
Delegate tasks professionally and reasonably to team members, including front staff and radiology.
Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Enter 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, including 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, or other operational needs as required.