Paramedic - ED

Health First Careers • Cocoa Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paramedic supports Health First’s Value Promise of Ease, Access, Convenience, Quality and Delight by performing patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the charge nurse, registered nurse and/or physician or their designee. The Paramedic delivers appropriate direct and indirect patient care in compliance with regulatory and department processes.

Requirements

• Completion of a paramedic (EMT-P) program.
• None
• Paramedic (EMT-P) licensure in the State of Florida
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) prior to start date and maintained.
• AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire and maintained.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency with MS Office and other applications related to role.
• Ability to use critical thinking to prioritize.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful environment.
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to communicate effectively with a variety of age groups and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language.

Responsibilities

• Completes 12 lead EKG’s; initiates cardiac monitoring and performs venipuncture for testing. Demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities.
• Initiates oxygen therapy as directed by RN.
• Inserts peripheral IV’s and IO’s; hangs IV fluid without medication and maintains prescribed IV flow rates. Observes and documents condition of infusion site; removes IV lines as directed by RN.
• Transports unmonitored patient to inpatient departments as needed; transports stable (no blood infusion, drips, or oxygen >50%) monitored patients to PCU/med-tele units or accompanies RN when transporting to specialty units.
• Assists physician or RN with procedures and exams. Applies dressings/slings/splints. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), performs hand washing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.
• Serves as a customer service champion.
• Administers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) medications when physician present at bedside.
• Performs defibrillation and cardioversion when physician present at bedside.
• Administers oral and parental medications as directed by RN.
• Maintains room and work area cleanliness.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning.

Benefits

• At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree