Paramedic - POOL - Free Standing Emergency Department - Bayfront Hospital

Orlando Health, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health, Inc. seeks a dedicated Emergency Department Paramedic to provide and document individualized patient care in the ED, including assessments, airway management, IV access, ECG interpretation, and involvement with orthopedic immobilization as needed.

The position operates under physician supervision and within the Florida paramedic practice model, ensuring care aligns with hospital protocols while prioritizing patient safety and timely communication with the Nursing Operations

Qualifications

• Paramedic program completion required.
• Current Florida PMD Paramedic certification.
• BLS/Healthcare Provider certification current.
• ACLS certification current.
• PALS certification to be obtained within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care with advanced skills and clinical judgment in the Emergency Department.
• Operate within Florida paramedic practice model and hospital protocols.
• Communicate patient information to Nursing Operations manager or designee.
• Maintain attendance and compliance with Orlando Health policies.

Skills

Advanced clinical skills

Education

Paramedic program completed

Florida Paramedic PMD certification

BLS/Healthcare provider certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification within one year of hire

Job description

Position Summary

Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient and personal safety, patient assessments in collaboration with the ED RN, patient re‑assessments, triage, maintaining airway patency, IV access and hang normal saline without additives, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, and assists with the application of skeletal traction/splints/immobilizers and other orthopedic equipment.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Delivers patient care requiring advanced skills and judgment in the Emergency Department setting as directed by the Nursing Operations manager or their designee to include protocol orders or guidelines within approved current Emergency Department Paramedic competency.
• The competency will not exceed the scope of practice for a paramedic in the State of Florida.
• Orlando Health is a licensed EMS provider and all care delivered in the emergency department is under the supervision of a physician (protocols/standing orders).
• The Florida paramedic practice model includes invasive and pharmacologic interventions intended to reduce morbidity and mortality in the pre‑hospital environment.
• It is expected that in the hospital setting where medical care and resources are readily available, this practice model will be modified.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the Nursing Operations manager or their designee.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Participates in maintaining the Emergency Department to be clean, safe, organized and stocked. Demonstrates awareness of patient’s rights and legal issues.
• Complies with all standards as required by regulatory and accreditation agencies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• The Emergency Department Paramedic must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the emergency department.
• The individual must demonstrate a knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements related to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the emergency departments policies, procedures, and competencies.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Successfully completed a Paramedic program.

Licensure/Certification

• Current certification as a Paramedic (PMD) in the State of Florida renewed every 2 years; and
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification for healthcare providers; and
• Maintains current ACLS certification; and
• Must obtain and maintain PALS certification within one year of hire

Experience

• None.