Paramedic - Ground Transport | UF Health Jacksonville EMS | Full-time | Days

UF Health•Jacksonville, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Director/Manager and Medical Director, the Transport Paramedic is responsible for assessment, triage, treatment, and evaluation of patients during transport by ground. The transport paramedic must function autonomously utilizing medical protocols and advanced skills under the direction of the medical director. The transport paramedic utilizes clinical process to provide comprehensive care to the patient and documents that process on the patient record. The transport paramedic serves as a resource for other team members by sharing skills and clinical knowledge. The transport paramedic must be effective with communication, skills, and able to work positively in a high stress environment with patients, peers, families, and other internal/external personnel. The transport paramedic must also possess excellent interpersonal skills as s/he is instrumental in providing community outreach and education. The transport paramedic is responsible for carrying out the mission and goals of UF Health Jacksonville, assuring that safety remains the highest priority throughout the transport continuum. The transport paramedic shall be a proficient team member on ground transports. An employee assigned to this classification is the lead worker on an ALS ambulance who is responsible for rendering initial evaluations of patients and performing advanced life support and/or procedures on the sick or injured. They are responsible for supervising and evaluating assigned drivers. The transport paramedic will be expected to assist in the trauma center and emergency department when not actively involved in transport as needed. The transport paramedic will operate all hospital-owned vehicles in accordance with all local and state standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Florida Paramedic License
BLS from the American Heart Association
ACLS from the American Heart Association
PALS from the American Heart Association
Ability to learn and adapt to new equipment.
Ability to work in highly stressful situations.
Customer relations and organization skills are essential.
Adheres to Hospital Policy, and the Florida Department of Emergency Medical Services guidelines in providing patient care.
Familiar with Advanced Life Support patient care equipment.
Demonstrated knowledge of pathophysiology related to cardiac, pulmonary, renal and neurological systems.
Less than 1 year of EMS or healthcare field experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree
National Registry Paramedic
ACLS Instructor
PALS Instructor
PHTLS Emergency Pediatric Care
Within six months of hire or transfer: Prehospital Trauma Life Support, Advanced Medical Life Support, FEMA IS 100, FEMA IS 200, Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, UF Health Jacksonville DECON training.
Over 2-3 years of field experience in an active 911 Emergency Medical Service

Responsibilities

Assessment, triage, treatment, and evaluation of patients during ground transport.
Functioning autonomously utilizing medical protocols and advanced skills.
Providing comprehensive care to the patient and documenting the process.
Serving as a resource for other team members by sharing skills and clinical knowledge.
Communicating effectively and working positively in a high-stress environment.
Providing community outreach and education.
Carrying out the mission and goals of UF Health Jacksonville, prioritizing safety.
Being a proficient team member on ground transports.
Rendering initial evaluations of patients and performing advanced life support procedures.
Supervising and evaluating assigned drivers.
Assisting in the trauma center and emergency department when not actively involved in transport.
Operating all hospital-owned vehicles in accordance with local and state standards.