Paramedic - Emergency Department

Health First Careers•Melbourne, FL

About The Position

The Paramedic supports Health First’s Value Promise of Ease, Access, Convenience, Quality and Delight by providing patient care under the direction of and as assigned by a charge nurse, registered nurse, physician, or designee. The role delivers direct and indirect patient care in compliance with regulatory requirements and department processes. Duties include performing EKGs, cardiac monitoring, venipuncture, oxygen therapy, medication administration as directed, IV and IO insertion and maintenance, patient transport, and assistance with procedures and exams. The Paramedic also supports infection prevention and safety practices, maintains clean work areas, and provides customer service. ACLS medications, defibrillation, and cardioversion are performed when a licensed practitioner is present at the bedside.

Requirements

Completion of a Paramedic (EMT-P) program.
Florida State Paramedic (EMT-P) licensure.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained.
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card within six months of the start date and maintained.
Basic computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office and other role-related applications.
Ability to use critical thinking to prioritize and knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Effective communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to remain calm in a stressful environment.
Excellent customer service and ability to communicate effectively with people of different age groups and other healthcare team members.
Ability to speak and understand written and verbal instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

Paramedic Registry from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

Responsibilities

Complete twelve-lead EKGs, initiate cardiac monitoring, and perform venipuncture for testing.
Initiate oxygen therapy and administer oral and parenteral medications as directed by a registered nurse.
Insert peripheral IVs and IOs; hang IV fluids without medication; maintain prescribed IV flow rates; observe and document infusion-site condition; and remove IV lines as directed by an RN.
Transport unmonitored patients to inpatient units as needed, and transport stable monitored patients to PCUs and med-tele units or accompany an RN when transporting to specialty units.
Assist physicians or RNs with procedures and exams; apply dressings, slings, and splints.
Follow CDC isolation guidelines, use PPE appropriately, perform handwashing according to policy, and enforce safety regulations.
Serve as a customer service champion and maintain room and work-area cleanliness.
Administer ACLS medications when a licensed practitioner is present at the bedside.
Perform defibrillation and cardioversion when a licensed practitioner is present at the bedside.
Detect dysrhythmias and notify the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities.