Paramedic - ER Full Time Days

Orlando Health • Melbourne, FL

321d

About The Position

The Paramedic provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient and personal safety, patient assessments in collaboration with the supervising RN or RT, patient re-assessments, triage, maintaining airway patency, IV access and hang IV fluids without additives, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, places patients on defined oxygen delivering devices and assists with the application of skeletal traction/splints/immobilizers and other orthopedic equipment under the supervision of a Licensed Physician.

Requirements

• Successfully completed a Paramedic program.
• Current certification as a Paramedic (PMD) in the State of Florida renewed every 2 years.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification for healthcare providers.
• Maintains current ACLS certification.
• If appropriate, obtain and maintain PALS certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care requiring advanced skills and judgment in the Emergency Department, Critical Care or Respiratory Department settings as directed by the appropriate Medical Director for specialty to include protocol orders or guidelines within approved current Paramedic competency.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, and ED or Critical Care, Pulmonary providers or their designee and documents findings of care provided according to established guidelines.
• Provides for the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and members of the health care team including infection control and appropriate handling of hazardous materials.
• Prioritizes and sequences work activities and delivery of medical care to patients that ensures the patient's comfort, safety, and progress toward established goals.
• Administers limited medications safely within the defined education guidelines and competencies.
• Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Ensures the customer experience is exceptional.
• Demonstrates The Orlando Health Way: Assure, Engage, Unite.
• Participates in maintaining the department to be clean, safe, organized and stocked.
• Complies with all standards as required by regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed