PRN EMT ALT ED

AdventHealth; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

N/A

Job summary

AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, FL, is seeking a PRN healthcare assistant with EMT certification to support patient care across units. You will maintain patient areas, assist with procedures, and help transport and monitor patients as directed by the nursing staff.

The role requires EMT certification, supportive customer service, and the ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment. This on-site Florida position offers a competitive pay range and facility-wide benefits.

Qualifications

• EMT certification is required.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.
• Technical/Vocational School education is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain room and work area organization and cleanliness, ensuring proper stocking levels per standard principles.
• Assist physicians or nurses with procedures and exams and prepare exam rooms.
• Perform EKGs, venipuncture, IV setup, and monitor patient safety during shifts.

Skills

EMT

Bilingual

Education

Technical/Vocational School

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

PRN

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

601 E ALTAMONTE DR

City

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

State

Florida

Postal Code

32701

Job Description

Maintains room and work area organization and cleanliness, and ensures proper stocking levels per standard principles. Exemplifies AdventHealth’s core values of Keep Me Safe, Make It Easy, Love Me, and Own It through behavior. Other duties as assigned. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand hygiene according to policy, and enforces safety regulations. Performs hourly rounding on patients to keep them informed, ensures they have call bells, pillows, blankets as needed, and that caregiver names are on the boards. Initiates oxygen therapy as directed by registered nurse or physician. Transports unmonitored patients to inpatient departments and stables monitored patients to PCU/med-tele, or accompany registered nurse to transport patients to specialty units. Assist physician or registered nurse with procedures and exams, including setup and cleanup for sutures, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, and application of orthopedic splints and casting. Applies slings, sling-n-swathe, finger splints, and dressings. Follows Center for Disease Control isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment, performs hand washing according to policy, and enforces safety regulations. Utilizes age-specific competencies in the care of all patient populations. Champions customer service by keeping patients informed, providing updates, apologizing for waits, demonstrating caring and compassion, advocating for pain management, and ensuring patients can get help at any time. Attaches and completes 12 lead EKG tests before providing the strip to the physician on duty. Initiates cardiac monitoring, detects dysrhythmias, and notifies the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities. Performs venipuncture for testing and insert peripheral IVs, hangs IV fluid without medication, and maintains prescribed IV flow rates.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• EMT [Required]
• Bilingual [Preferred]

Education

• Technical/Vocational School [Required]

Field Of Study

• N/A

Work Experience

• Customer Service [Preferred]

Additional Information

• N/A

Licenses And Certifications

• Emergency Medical Tech Cert (EMT) [Required] OR
• Advanced-EMT (EMT-A) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range

$16.30 - $26.08

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the 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.