Paramedic - ER
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Job Shift: 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.
- 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.
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