Paramedic - Emergency Department

Health First Careers•Viera West, FL

About The Position

The Paramedic supports Health First’s Value Promise of Ease, Access, Convenience, Quality and Delight by providing direct and indirect patient care under the direction of, and as assigned by, the charge nurse, registered nurse, physician, or their designee. The role delivers care in compliance with regulatory requirements and department processes. The position performs emergency-department procedures and patient-care tasks including obtaining 12-lead EKGs, initiating cardiac monitoring and oxygen therapy, performing venipuncture, inserting peripheral IVs and IOs, administering medications as directed, and managing prescribed IV fluids. The Paramedic also assists with procedures and exams, applies dressings and splints, transports patients as specified, and may administer ACLS medications or perform defibrillation and cardioversion when a licensed practitioner is present at bedside. The Paramedic follows infection-control and safety practices, supports a clean work area, and serves as a customer-service champion while communicating and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Requirements

Completion of a Paramedic (EMT-P) program.
Paramedic (EMT-P) licensure in the State of Florida.
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 detect dysrhythmias and notify the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities.
Ability to use critical thinking to prioritize.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Effective communication and teamwork with other members of the healthcare team.
Ability to remain calm in a stressful environment.
Excellent customer-service skills and ability to communicate effectively with varied age groups and 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 12-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 fluid without medication and maintain prescribed 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.
Transport stable monitored patients who do not have blood infusions, drips, or oxygen above 50% to PCU and med-tele units, or accompany an RN when transporting patients to specialty units.
Assist physicians or RNs with procedures and examinations; apply dressings, slings, and splints.
Follow CDC isolation guidelines, use personal protective equipment appropriately, perform handwashing according to policy, and enforce safety regulations.
Maintain room and work-area cleanliness and serve as a customer-service champion.
Administer ACLS medications when a licensed practitioner is present at bedside.
Perform defibrillation and cardioversion when a licensed practitioner is present at bedside.