Paramedic - Night - Emergency Department - Health

Paramedic - Night - Emergency Department - Health Central

Title: Paramedic

Department: ED

Shift: Night Shift/Variable Full Time

Location: Health Central

Summary: Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient and personal safety, patient assessments in collaboration with the ED RN, patient re‑assessments, triage, maintaining airway patency, IV access and hang normal saline without additives, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, and assists with the application of skeletal traction/splints/immobilizers and other orthopedic equipment.

Orlando Health proudly embraces and honors the individuality of our team members. By sharing different ideas and perspectives and working together as a team, we are better able to relate to, care for and authentically serve our patients and families who make up the collective populations in our community. So, no matter who you are, what you believe or how you express yourself, you are welcome here.

• Competitive Pay – Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (start Day One) – Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, backup elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
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• 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.
• All care delivered in the emergency department is under the supervision of a physician (protocols/standing orders).
• 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.
• Participates in maintaining the Emergency Department to be clean, safe, organized and stocked; demonstrates awareness of patient rights and legal issues.
• Complies with all standards as required by regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Education/Training: Successfully completed a Paramedic program.
• Licensure/Certification: Current certification as a Paramedic (PMD) in the State of Florida renewed every 2 years;
  Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification;
  Maintains current ACLS certification;
  Must obtain and maintain PALS certification within one year of hire.
• Experience: One year of Paramedic experience.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care

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