Paramedic ED PRN

HCA Healthcare • Kissimmee, FL

91d

About The Position

We are seeking a Paramedic for our Emergency Department Team. As our Paramedic, you will perform basic patient care services related to nursing care under the supervision of the ER nurse (RN). You will also assist the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient care environment. We are a family like team caring for each other as we care for our patients!

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of approved Paramedic program.
• Current State of Florida Paramedic License.
• American Heart Association ACL, BLS, PALS.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required for Behavioral Health.
• One year experience as Paramedic in the field or Hospital setting preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts, apply ice/heat as directed, and perform simple non-sterile dressing changes.
• Perform safe patient handling that may include turning and positioning, use of specialty beds, patient transfer, assistance walking, oxygen use and suction use.
• Provide patient care under the direct supervision of the physician and/or RN/Charge RN in accordance with physicians orders, and established policy and procedure.
• Facilitate patient transfer to floors, and assist with patient flow.
• Accurately document the administration of care in the patient record in a timely manner.
• Identify and proactively communicate any changes in patient condition, results, behavior, observations, or complaints and report to RN/Charge RN/LPN.
• Administer and document prescribed medications to patients in accordance with hospital policies and practice guidelines.
• Take report from EMS.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree