Paramedic Imaging Services

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing critical care and imaging services within a healthcare setting. The Paramedic Imaging Services professional will utilize advanced medical equipment and techniques to monitor patients, perform diagnostic procedures, and assist in emergency interventions. The position requires a strong understanding of cardiac care, patient history, vital signs, and medical recordkeeping, all while adhering to strict safety and infection control protocols. The role also involves patient transport and collaboration with Registered Nurses and physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

Licensed Paramedic (PARA) [Required]
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Nice To Haves

Basic arrhythmia interpretation.
Advanced levels of ECG training & arrhythmia interpretation.
Computer knowledge and skills.
Associate [Preferred]
1+ Paramedic experience [Preferred]
Cardiology experience [Preferred]
Critical Care Paramedic - Certified (CCP-C) [Preferred]

Responsibilities

Uses positive pressure ventilation devices, suctions the upper airway, and provides supplemental oxygen therapy.
Obtains patient history, vital signs, performs 12 lead EKGs, and monitors/interprets cardiac telemetry.
Follows CDC isolation guidelines, uses PPE appropriately, performs hand hygiene, and maintains aseptic technique.
Produces accurate and prompt medical records, ensuring authenticity and security, and follows the process for amending documents.
Assists with pre-procedural prep, transports patients pre and post-procedure, including those with sheaths or under sedation.
Assists Emergency Department Registered Nurse with transporting STEMI patients to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
Capable of arterial and venous sheath removal, bleeding control, and obtaining hemostasis.
Uses external defibrillator for cardioversions, manual defibrillation, and transcutaneous pacing.
Performs venipuncture for laboratory testing and CPR when needed.
Under physician supervision, performs exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress testing.
Monitors and transports patients with ACLS approved medication drips and administers medications by IV push or infusion in emergencies.
Establishes and maintains peripheral intravenous access and administers non-medicated intravenous fluid therapy.
Performs other duties as assigned.