Paramedic Emergency Department

AdventHealth; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Tavares, Florida is seeking a licensed Paramedic for full-time night shifts. You will assist higher-trained personnel in patient care, deliver excellent service to patients and families, and ensure safety and infection-control standards are followed while responding to emergencies and transports.

Required are a valid Paramedic license, BLS, ACLS, and a driver’s license; experience and preparedness for high patient volumes are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ related work experience preferred.
• Licensed Paramedic (PARA) required.

Responsibilities

• Assists higher-trained personnel in providing effective care.
• Delivers exceptional customer service to patients and families, bystanders, and other responders.
• Maintains a safe and effective work environment adhering to infection control standards.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide care and transport per medical protocols.

Skills

Patient assessment

Calm under pressure

Safe driving

Medical protocol knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree (Preferred)

High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Address:

1000 WATERMAN WAY

City:

TAVARES

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32778

Job Description:

Assists higher-trained personnel in providing effective care.Delivers exceptional customer service to patients, families, bystanders, and other response agency personnel. Supports community service and relationship functions as requested by leadership. Maintains a safe and effective work environment by adhering to infection control standards. Communicates effectively with healthcare team members and other emergency responders. Ensures the ambulance is clean, stocked, and ready for use at all times. Follows established policies, procedures, guidelines, medical protocols, and safety standards. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide care to ill and injured patients. Performs assessments and applies methods of treatment and transport based on medical protocols. Operates the ambulance safely and professionally, obeying traffic rules and regulations. Completes patient care reports, daily checklists, and other required documentation.Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to assess, treat, and care for patients to the level of certification
• Ability to maintain a professional and calm presence under the most critical situations
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and professional manner
• Ability to determine the nature of patient conditions and assess whether patients have pre-existing medical conditions
• Ability to identify and treat life-threatening conditions within the paramedic's field of practice
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions effectively
• Must have the ability to react calmly and effectively in the most critical situations
• Knowledge to identify patient acuity levels
• Ability to utilize and adapt to state-of-the-art technology, computer systems, and computer applications
• Effective oral and written communication
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, and others of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast pace, high patient volume environment
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Emergency vehicle operations (Preferred)
• Defensive driving (Preferred)
• 5 years of driving passenger vehicles (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

• N/A

Work Experience:

• 1+ related work experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Paramedic (PARA) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• National Incident Management System FEMA Training (NIMS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/yde4bfwx

Pay Range:

$20.58 - $32.92

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

​Certain positions are subject Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.