Freestanding/Hospital ED- Paramedic position

Freestanding/Hospital ED- Paramedic position Location Miami-Dade, FL Department Field Operations FLSA Status Non-Exempt Reports To Victor Rego Shifts Hiring Full-time Pay Grade 30.00 /hourly Paramedic: Day Shift: $30.00/hour Overnight Shift: $31.50/hour Job Summary The purpose of a paramedic position is to provide basic and advanced life support and emergency medical techniques to those in need of assistance. Participating in continuing education and training relative to medical and industry advancements is vital to succeeding in this role. Provide high quality, routine and emergent basic and advanced life support Provide comprehensive assessments of ill and/or injured patients, invasive airway management, cardiac monitoring and administration of medications Professional liaison with members of other agencies and facilities, such as police, fire, hospitals, senior living facilities and other ambulance services to ensure the appropriate level of response and service is provided Interact professionally with members of the public and/or family members present Clean, decontaminate and rooms/beds and equipment to maintain a state of operational readiness Responsible for other related duties as defined by the Hospital, Freestanding ED admin, and approved by the MCT Medical Director and Hospital Administration Minimum Qualifications Confidence and accepting the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in this position Excellent clinical judgment and critical thinking skills Possess analytical skills and the capability of applying them effectively in stressful situations Ability to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient Ability to act independently in a constantly changing environment Maintain composure while working in stressful situations Capable of adapting to situations that may contain violence and emotional instability in a multicultural setting All personnel must be certified by the Hospital educational program to work inside the Freestanding ED or Hospital ED as part of the hospital emergency department team. This includes completion of all onboarding and training requirements established by the facility for onsite vendors. Onsite personnel must comply with all policies, procedures, and processes established by the hospital system to which they are assigned. All personnel who participate in the Freestanding ED and Hospital ED program must pass the competencies as deemed appropriate by the Hospital. Failure to achieve and maintain the appropriate certification disqualifies any employee from participating in this program. Additional Requirements Successfully pass a background investigation Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen Must be able to provide a current negative PPD test results Must have a clean DMV record Must be 18 years of age Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English Must demonstrate a compassionate attitude towards all customers, their friends and family, and your coworkers Must maintain current industry standards through continuing education Must have the following certifications:

AHA PALS

AHA ACLS

Education Requirements The individual in this position must possess the following education requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Physical Requirements Must be able to perform the following tasks: Walk - frequently, up to 12 hours per day. Stand - frequently, up to 12 hours per day. Sit - frequently, up to 10 hours per day. Kneel - frequently, 10-15 times per day. Bend - frequently, 20+ times per day. Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry 250 Lbs. infrequently (1-3 times per shift) Must be able to lift, push, pull, carry 150 Lbs. frequently (5-10 times per shift) Must have ability to step up and/ or climb over obstacles Must be able to climb stairs while carrying up to 150 Lbs. Must have adequate hearing acuity to perform job tasks Must have adequate vision (with corrective lenses if needed) to clearly distinguish colors, shapes, distances, etc. Must have adequate hand and finger dexterity to grip and hold both large and small items Must have adequate hand and arm strength to grip and lift heavy objects MCT Express is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MCT Express, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employers All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr MCT Express, Inc.