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Nights Job Type: Full Time Up to $3,000 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months. The Paramedic is a licensed Paramedic and functions under the direct supervision of the Staff Nurse, Department Director, Clinical Manager of Emergency Department, and physician(s). The Paramedic assists with patient care by performing clinical & supportive functions that he/she has documented competency to perform.
The Paramedic adheres to policy, procedures & established standards of practice. Responsibilities Assists with transporting patients; transports non –critical patients on cardiac monitors Initiates and repeats vital signs per policy and relays results to the RN and/or physician in a timely manner. Assists with confused and/or violent patients.
Assists with orthopedic procedures, this to include splinting and immobilization procedures. Obtaining and setting up procedural trays and items as needed Assists with manual CPR. Maintains patient privacy.
Applies/maintains cervical and/or spinal immobilization as indicated/directed Assists with manual bag/mask ventilations Utilizes principles of infection control. Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent; Minimum education required for licensure as a Paramedic in the State of Florida. Experience Preferred: One (1) year of Emergency Services experience preferred.
Certifications Required: State of Florida Paramedic License BLS and ACLS certification through approved American Heart Association program CPI within three (3) months of hire into position. Others: Complete blood draw competency within three (3) months of hire into position. Complete EKG competency within three (3) months of hire into the position. #LI-JP1
Full time · Night shift
About the role
The Paramedic is a licensed Paramedic and functions under the direct supervision of the Staff Nurse, Department Director, Clinical Manager of Emergency Department, and physician(s). The Paramedic assists with patient care by performing clinical & supportive functions that he/she has documented competency to perform. The Paramedic adheres to policy, procedures & established standards of practice.