ED Observation Unit - Paramedic - FT -Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida, seeks staff to provide patient care under physician or nurse supervision within the Emergency Department. The role includes assisting with procedures, documenting assessment changes, and performing delegated technical tasks such as IV access and ECGs.

With training, staff will perform advanced ED functions under supervision, including triage and resuscitation support.

Qualifications

• Vocation technical (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - AMERICAN HEART
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - AMERICAN HEART
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - AMERICAN HEART
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Grace Period for Essential Credential
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross
• Paramedic License (PMD LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Responsibilities

• Assists with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly.
• Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical staff.
• Performs technical procedures as delegated: establishing IV access, ECGs, vital statistics/telemetry monitoring, collecting specimens, wound care, transporting patients.
• Upon training, perform Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement, IO placement, NG tube insertion, triage, IV fluid administration, limited medication administration, and IV pump operation in ED under supervision.
• Assists physicians and nurses with examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.

Skills

Accountability

Customer Service

Organization Skills

Patient & Family Care

Patient Safety

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Professional Standards

Education

BLS Certification

Paramedic License

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

Summary

Provides patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant or registered nurse.

Responsibilities

Assists with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly. Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff. Performs technical procedures as delegated, including but not limited to establishing IV access, performing ECGs and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients. Upon successful completion of training and demonstration of clinical competency, will be able to perform the following functions in Emergency Departments when approved by and under the supervision of the Emergency Services Medical Director: Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement, Intraosseous (IO) placement, Insertion of Nasogastric Tube, Triage (all aspects except Acuity Level Designation), IV Fluid Administration, Medication Administration (limited), Operation of IV infusion device (IV pump). Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ORGANIZATION SKILLS (3), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education And Certification Requirements

Vocation Technical (Required) BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Paramedic License (PMD LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Department specific credentials - See below: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for Tele, ICU, L&D, OB, Cath Lab, OR, PACU, ER, CV, and Procedural areas. PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU. For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements grid.

Working Conditions And Physical Requirements

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
• Running = 40%
• Sitting = 40%
• Squatting = 60%
• Standing = 60%
• Walking = 60%
• Audible Speech = 60%
• Hearing Acuity = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 60%
• Distinguish Color = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 60%
• Seeing - Near = 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
• Asbestos = 20%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%
• Hazardous Medication = 20%
• Latex = 40%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 40%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 20%
• Hazardous Noise = 20%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 20%
• Magnetic Fields = 20%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
• Radiation = 40%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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