Paramedic Jobs in Orlando, FL

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience.
• BLS certification.
• Ability to work weekdays from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekend days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Successfully pass a background check and drug test.
• Ability to build relationships with patients and employees and support a culture of passion and enthusiasm.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage changing priorities.
• Attention to detail, attentiveness, computer skills, and ability to follow written procedures.
• Basic math skills and independent decision-making ability.
• Ability to interact with others tactfully and professionally.
• Problem-solving, reading comprehension, verbal communication, and writing composition skills.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience, such as Paramedic, EMT, or ER Technician experience.
• Spanish or Creole language skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care to a variety of patients, including fast-track, medical-surgical, and critical-care patients.
• Perform splinting, dressing applications, and wound care.
• Perform EKGs and cardiac monitoring, recognizing basic arrhythmias.
• Assist with setup for procedures such as incision and drainage, suturing, vaginal exams, lumbar punctures, and chest tubes.
• Perform accurate patient triage and discharge for patients of all ages.
• Turn over rooms according to protocol and patient diagnosis.
• Communicate positively with team members and patients.
• Manage the patient tracking system.
• Delegate tasks professionally and reasonably to team members, including front staff and radiology.
• Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Enter patient discharge instructions and prescriptions accurately into computer software.
• Participate successfully in proficiency testing as directed.
• Complete the drug screening collection class.
• Complete assigned routine checklists, including daily and monthly checklists.
• Use organization-specific software to reference patient records and protocols.
• Follow the information security policy and management system, contribute to its effectiveness, and report on its performance.
• Travel to other clinic locations, trainings, meetings, or other operational needs as required.