Paramedic - ER

Job Shift: Nights

Job Type: Full Time

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.

Qualifications

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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