Paramedic - District Float Pool - Per Diem - Flex - MSS

Location Miramar, Florida Summary Provides patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant, or registered nurse. Responsibilities Performs technical procedures as delegated including, but not limited to, establishing IV access, performing ECGs and vital statistics and telemetry monitoring, collecting specimens, providing wound care, transporting patients, and recording intake and output. Assists with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly. Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation. Upon successful completion of training and demonstration of clinical competency, will be able to perform the following functions in Emergency Departments when approved by and under the supervision of the Emergency Services Medical Director: Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement Intraosseous (IO) placement Insertion of Nasogastric Tube Triage (all aspects except Acuity Level Designation) IV Fluid Administration Medication Administration (limited) Operation of IV infusion device (IV pump) Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to medical and nursing staff. Competencies Accountability Customer Service Organization Skills (3) Patient and Family Centered Care Patient Safety - Ancillary/Support Problem Solving Responding to Change Standards of Behavior Education and Certification Requirements Accredited Program (Required) ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) PALS American Academy of Pediatrics (PALS AAP) PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) PALS American Heart E-Card (PALS AHA ECARD) PALS American Heart RQI E-Card (PALS AHA-RQI ECARD) PALS Certification Grace (PALS GRACE) PALS Red Cross (PALS RC) Paramedic License (PMD LICENSE) – State of Florida (FL) Additional Credential Info – ACLS required for Tele, ICU, L&D, OB, Cath Lab, OR, PACU, ER, CV, and procedural areas; PALS required for Pediatric areas (except NICU). Additional Job Information Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communications skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Minimum of one (1) year. Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Bending and Stooping = 60% Climbing = 0% Keyboard Entry = 60% Kneeling = 60% Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60% Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40% Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0% Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60% Reaching = 60% Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60% Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60% Running = 40% Sitting = 40% Squatting = 60% Standing = 60% Walking = 60% Audible Speech = 60% Hearing Acuity = 60% Smelling Acuity = 60% Taste Discrimination = 0% Depth Perception = 60% Distinguish Color = 60% Seeing - Far = 60% Seeing - Near = 60% Bio hazardous Waste = 60% Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60% Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60% Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60% Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60% Asbestos = 0% Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40% Dust = 60% Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60% Hazardous Chemicals = 60% Hazardous Medication = 20% Latex = 40% Computer Monitor = 60% Domestic Animals = 40% Extreme Heat/Cold = 0% Fire Risk = 20% Hazardous Noise = 20% Heating Devices = 60% Hypoxia = 0% Laser/High Intensity Lights = 20% Magnetic Fields = 20% Moving Mechanical Parts = 60% Needles/Sharp Objects = 60% Potential Electric Shock = 60% Potential for Physical Assault = 60% Radiation = 40% Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0% Unprotected Heights = 0% Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60% Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses. Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing. If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. We invite you to share in the Memorial Experience – where touching lives, lifting spirits, and healing the human body is our profession’s greatest privilege and reward. #J-18808-Ljbffr CO010 Memorial Healthcare System