Paramedic | UF Health Flagler Hospital Emergency Department | PRN | Variable

UF Health; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking an Emergency Paramedic to support ED physicians and RNs with both invasive and non-invasive procedures. You will collect patient history, document care, and assist with life-saving measures and patient transport in a fast-paced emergency department.

The role requires a Florida Paramedic License, BLS, and completion of ACLS, PALS, NRP, and NAPPI within specified timelines after hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; an Associate degree is preferred (e.g., Allied Health Science, EMS).
• 0–1 Paramedic experience required; hospital setting experience preferred.
• Licensure and certifications: Florida Paramedic License; BLS; ACLS within 6 months; PALS within 6 months; NRP within 6 months; NAPPI within 6 months.
• BLS certification and NAPPI training required within defined timelines after hire; annual re-certification will be required.

Responsibilities

• Collects and conveys information to RN/physician regarding patient status.
• Informs patient of treatment plan; assists RN in delivering and documenting care.
• Aids in patient comfort and safety: moving, turning, bed transfers, hygiene; documents intake/output.
• Initiates lifesaving measures as needed: airway maneuvers, CPR, hemorrhage control, stabilization.
• Stabilizes and extricates injured patients; assists with patient movement to/from vehicles and ED.
• Performs phlebotomy, basic lab procedures, wound care, POCT, EKGs; manages IV lines.
• Directs patient flow, transports patients as directed; performs all other assigned duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

IV access

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Overview

The Emergency Paramedic works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse administering care for individuals receiving emergency medical services in the Emergency Department. Collects and documents pertinent patient history, assists ED physicians and RNs with both invasive and non-invasive procedures, and ensures that patients basic care needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Collects and conveys information to RN and physician regarding the health status of patients throughout the visit. Informs patient of their treatment plan and assists the RN in delivering and documenting care provided to the patient.
• Assists with providing for the physical comfort and safety of patients including moving, turning, getting in and out of bed. Assists with patient care, linen changes, bathing. Assists with patient elimination process, measures/reports I & O, collects, labels and routes specimens within established time constraints. Assists with dietary and food intake and documents same.
• Initiates lifesaving measures as needed, i.e., opening an airway, ventilation using bag valve mask, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fracture, cervical spine alignment, etc.
• Stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at emergency department entrance. Assists patients to and from vehicles and the emergency department.
• Performs phlebotomy, basic laboratory procedures, wound care and culture procedures, Point of Care testing, EKGs and application of splints. Inserts and discontinues IV catheters in adults & pediatric population.
• Assists in directing patient flow and traffic in the triage/reception area. Transports patients as directed.
• All other duties as assigned by department.

Qualifications

Education / Training

• High School Diploma/Equivalent; Associates Degree preferred (i.e. Allied Health Science, EMS, etc.)

Experience Requirements

• 0 -1 Paramedic experience required.

Preferences

1-2 years paramedic experience in a hospital setting, previous EMS Dispatch experience, and/or 2 years ED patient care including triage experience preferred

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

• Florida Paramedic License
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ACLS required within 6 months of employment
• PALS required within 6 months of employment
• NRP required within 6 months of employment
• Non-Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention (NAPPI) NRP required within 6 months of employment

Additional Information

BLS, provided by American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire. Must successfully complete NAPPI training (Non-Abusive Psychological & Physical Intervention) within 90days of employment; annual re-certification will be required thereafter.