Paramedic - Eustis Freestanding Emergency Department

Position Summary Department: OHC Eustis Emergency Services Status:
Variable Full-Time | 3 x 12s

Schedule:

Varies

Title:

Paramedic Orlando Health Emergency Room
- Eustis The Orlando Health Emergency Room
- Eustis is a new, state-of-the-art freestanding emergency department located in Lake County, designed to expand access to high-quality emergency care for Eustis and surrounding communities. This 11,000-square-foot facility will provide comprehensive, full-service emergency care for both adult and pediatric patients and will be open 24/7. The Orlando Health Emergency Room
- Eustis will be located at the corner of Dillard Road and US Highway 441, with plans to open to patients this fall. The 11,000 square foot facility will offer: 10 exam rooms Dedicated trauma room for adult and pediatric patients Imaging and laboratory services Ambulance bay and convenient patient parking area Top Reasons to Join Orlando Health Emergency Room
- Eustis Be part of a brand-new emergency department and help shape the team from day one Work in a state-of-the-art facility with trauma care, imaging, and lab services Deliver care in a 24/7, full-service ER for both adult and pediatric patients Make a direct impact serving the growing Lake County community Gain experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment with a collaborative care team
* Projected opening date in November 2026

* Position Summary:

Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient and personal safety, patient assessments in collaboration with the supervising RN or RT, patient re-assessments, triage, maintaining airway patency, IV access and hang IV fluids without additives, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, places patients on defined oxygen delivering devices and assists with the application of skeletal traction/splints/immobilizers and other orthopedic equipment under the supervision of a Licensed Physician.

Responsibilities Essential Functions Delivers patient care requiring advanced skills and judgment in the Emergency Department setting as directed by the Nursing Operations manager or their designee to include protocol orders or guidelines within approved current Emergency Department Paramedic competency. The competency will not exceed the scope of practice for a paramedic in the State of Florida. Orlando Health is a licensed EMS provider and all care delivered in the emergency department is under the supervision of a physician (protocols/standing orders).

The Florida paramedic practice model includes invasive and pharmacologic interventions intended to reduce morbidity and mortality in the pre-hospital environment. It is expected that in the hospital setting where medical care and resources are readily available, this practice model will be modified. Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the Nursing Operations manager or their designee. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures. Other Related Functions Participates in maintaining the Emergency Department to be clean, safe, organized and stocked. Demonstrates awareness of patient's rights and legal issues. Complies with all standards as required by regulatory and accreditation agencies. Performs all other duties as assigned. The Emergency Department Paramedic must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the emergency department.

The individual must demonstrate a knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements related to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the emergency departments policies, procedures, and competencies.

Qualifications Education/Training Successfully completed a Paramedic program.

Licensure/Certification Current certification as a…