Emergency Department Paramedic — High-Impact Critical Care

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks an Emergency Department Paramedic to provide and document individualized patient care in the ED, including patient safety, assessments, triage, airway patency, IV access, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, and use of skeletal traction/splints.

Care is delivered under physician supervision with protocols within the Florida paramedic scope; you will communicate patient status to the Nursing Operations manager and maintain compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Parademic program completed and in good standing.
• Current Florida Paramedic (PMD) license.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification within one year of hire.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document individualized patient care in the ED.
• Perform triage, patient assessments, IV access and airway management.
• Interpret ECGs, recognize dysrhythmias and assist with immobilization devices as needed.
• Communicate patient condition to Nursing Operations manager or designee.
• Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Skills

Advanced patient assessment

Airway management

IV access

ECG interpretation

Triage/assessment

Documentation

Education

Paramedic program

Florida PMD license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS within 1 year

Job description

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks an Emergency Department Paramedic to provide and document individualized patient care in the ED, including patient safety, assessments, triage, airway patency, IV access, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, and use of skeletal traction/splints.

Care is delivered under physician supervision with protocols within the Florida paramedic scope; you will communicate patient status to the Nursing Operations manager and maintain compliance with policies.