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Health First Paramedic - Emergency Department, Full-Time in Cocoa Beach, Florida

*POSITION 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 1. 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. 2. Initiates oxygen therapy as directed by RN. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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 6. Serves as a customer service champion. 7. Administers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) medications when physician present at bedside. 8. Performs defibrillation and cardioversion when physician present at bedside. 9. Administers oral and parental medications as directed by RN.
10. Maintains room and work area cleanliness 11. Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * •Education: Completion of a paramedic (EMT-P) program •Certification: oCurrent EMT-P State of Florida or National Registry Certification oCurrent and must maintain American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) oWithin six (6) months of hire and maintain AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) •Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: oMicrosoft office and other software and systems related to role oAbility to use critical thinking to prioritize oKnowledge of regulatory requirements oAbility to remain calm in a stressful environment oAbility to communicate effectively with a variety of age groups, demonstrated customer service skills, conversational English *PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * •Work Experience: One (1) year of paramedic experience and/or previous emergency department experience *PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Heavy •Physically agile; requires walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching majority of the shift •Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without assistance •May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or over head •May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift •May be exposed to inside environments and outside environments with extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease, or water •May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC Guidelines. •May operate various types of manual and motorized equipment used in the transportation of materials •May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work position •Communicating with others to exchange information. •Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks •Workspace may vary from open to confined; on site or remote •May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle

Job: *Paramedic

Organization: *Cape Canaveral Hospital

Title: Paramedic - Emergency Department, Full-Time

Location: Florida - Brevard County-Cocoa Beach

Requisition ID: 070112

Other Locations: United States-Florida - Brevard County

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