Paramedic- FT- Mid-Shift- Emergency Room -MRH

Memorial Healthcare

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant or registered nurse. The position requires a commitment of three days per week, with 12-hour shifts from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Upon successful completion of training and demonstration of clinical competency, will be able to perform the following functions in Emergency Departments when approved by and under the supervision of the Emergency Services Medical Director: Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement, Intraosseous (IO) placement, Insertion of Nasogastric Tube, Triage (all aspects except Acuity Level Designation), IV Fluid Administration, Medication Administration (limited), Operation of IV infusion device (IV pump). Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation. Assists with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly. Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff. Performs technical procedures as delegated, including but not limited to establishing IV access, performing ECGs and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients.

Requirements

• Vocation Technical (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Paramedic License (PMD LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No prior work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for Tele, ICU, L&D, OB, Cath Lab, OR, PACU, ER, CV, and Procedural areas.
• PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant or registered nurse.
• Performs Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement, Intraosseous (IO) placement, Insertion of Nasogastric Tube, Triage (all aspects except Acuity Level Designation), IV Fluid Administration, Medication Administration (limited), Operation of IV infusion device (IV pump).
• Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.
• Assists with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly.
• Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff.
• Performs technical procedures as delegated, including but not limited to establishing IV access, performing ECGs and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
• Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers).
• Preference as part of our commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans in alignment with state regulations.
• Florida Civil Rights Act
• Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (EEO)
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• E-Verify™ Participation Notice
• Right To Work Notice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED