Paramedic - District Float Pool - Per Diem - Flex - MSS

Memorial Healthcare

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant, or registered nurse. Performs technical procedures as delegated including, but not limited to, establishing IV access, performing ECGs and vital statistics and telemetry monitoring, collecting specimens, providing wound care, transporting patients, and recording intake and output. Assists with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly. Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation. 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). Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to medical and nursing staff.

Requirements

• ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• PALS American Academy of Pediatrics (PALS AAP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• PALS American Heart E-Card (PALS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• PALS American Heart RQI E-Card (PALS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• PALS Certification Grace (PALS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• PALS Red Cross (PALS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Paramedic License (PMD LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• Performs technical procedures as delegated including, but not limited to, establishing IV access, performing ECGs and vital statistics and telemetry monitoring, collecting specimens, providing wound care, transporting patients, and recording intake and output.
• Assists with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly.
• Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.
• 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).
• Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to medical and nursing staff.

Benefits

• We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
• Memorial Healthcare System provides preference as part of our commitment to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans in alignment with state regulations.
• Veteran’s Preference allows for the first choice in interviewing, hiring, retention, and promotion after deployment when all other applicant qualifications are equal.
• We are proud to offer preference to internal and external applicants who identify within these categories: veterans, disabled veterans, spouse of a disabled veteran, unremarried veteran widow/widower, certain family members, active reservists and members of the National Guard.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed