Paramedic-1p-1a-North Lakeland Free Standing ED-Orlando Health-Lakeland, FL

Orlando Health Paramedic Position

Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us! Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond.

Orlando Health is committed to providing benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you.

Position Summary:

Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient and personal safety, patient assessments in collaboration with the supervising RN or RT, patient re-assessments, triage, maintaining airway patency, IV access and hang IV fluids without additives, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, places patients on defined oxygen delivering devices and assists with the application of skeletal traction/splints/immobilizers and other orthopedic equipment under the supervision of a Licensed Physician.

Location: North Lakeland Freestanding ED

Shift: 1pm-1am

Qualifications:

• Successfully completed a Paramedic program.
• Current certification as a Paramedic (PMD) in the State of Florida renewed every 2 years required.
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification for healthcare providers.
• Maintains current ACLS certification.
• If appropriate, obtain and maintain PALS certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers patient care requiring advanced skills and judgment in the Emergency Department, Critical Care or Respiratory Department settings as directed by the appropriate Medical Director for specialty to include protocol orders or guidelines within approved current Paramedic competency.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, and ED or Critical Care, Pulmonary providers or their designee and documents findings of care provided according to established guidelines.
• Provides for the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and members of the health care team including infection control and appropriate handling of hazardous materials.
• Prioritizes and sequences work activities and delivery of medical care to patients that ensures the patient's comfort, safety, and progress toward established goals.
• Administers limited medications safely within the defined education guidelines and competencies.
• Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Ensures the customer experience is exceptional.
• Demonstrates The Orlando Health Way: Assure, Engage, Unite.
• Participates in maintaining the 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.