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PARAMEDIC - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT- HEALTH FIRST

Company: Health First
Location: Orlando
Posted on: October 26, 2024

Job Description:

***SIGN-ON BONUS AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE MAY BE AVAILABLE!***Now Hiring! -Full-Time, Part-Time, and Per Diem ParamedicsHospitals/Location: -

  • Palm Bay Hospital
  • Holmes Regional Medical Center
  • Viera Hospital
  • Cape Canaveral Hospital
  • Health First Hospital At HomePOSITION SUMMARY -The Paramedic supports Health First's Value Promise of Ease, Access, Convenience, Quality and Delight by performing patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the charge nurse, registered nurse and/or physician or their designee. The Paramedic delivers appropriate direct and indirect patient care in compliance with regulatory and department processes. -PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Completes 12 lead EKG's; initiates cardiac monitoring and performs venipuncture for testing. Demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities. -
  • Initiates oxygen therapy as directed by RN. -
  • Inserts peripheral IV's and IO's; hangs IV fluid without medication and maintains prescribed IV flow rates. Observes and documents condition of infusion site; removes IV lines as directed by RN. -
  • Transports unmonitored patient to inpatient departments as needed; transports stable (no blood infusion, drips, or oxygen > 50%) monitored patients to PCU/med-tele units or accompanies RN when transporting to specialty units.
  • Assists physician or RN with procedures and exams. Applies dressings/slings/splints. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), performs hand washing according to policy and enforces safety regulations
  • Serves as a customer service champion.
  • Administers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) medications when physician present at bedside.
  • Performs defibrillation and cardioversion when physician present at bedside.
  • Administers oral and parental medications as directed by RN. -
  • Maintains room and work area cleanliness
  • Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning.

Keywords: Health First, Palm Coast , PARAMEDIC - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT- HEALTH FIRST, Healthcare , Orlando, Florida

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