Four Corners Emergency Department, Paramedic, Variable Full-Time Days

Orlando Health • Clermont, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Four Corners Emergency Department, Paramedic, Variable Full-Time Days

Position Summary

Facility: Four Corners Free-Standing ED
Location: Clermont, FL
Status: Full-Time
Department: Emergency Department
Schedule: Days
Title: Paramedic
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Orlando Health South Lake Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the residents of Lake County as a trusted member of the community for over 75 years. Conveniently located in Clermont, the hospital’s dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering expert and compassionate care. Our efforts have earned us recognition as a national leader.
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ORLANDO HEALTH - BENEFITS & PERKS:
Competitive Pay
Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
Employee-centric
South Lake Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.
Shift: 3x12s on 7:00am - 7:00pm; Variable Days Shift
A Paramedic 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.

Requirements

• Successfully completed a Paramedic program.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 2-3 years of paramedic experience is preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.
• All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)
• Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.
• Employee-centric
• South Lake Hospital has been selected as one of the “Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed