Paramedic PRN at Bradenton Outpatient Services in Bradenton, Florida

Job Description:

DESCRIPTION SHIFT: PRN

SCHEDULE: PRN/Per Diem

Do you have a passion for healthcare and helping others? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment? Jump-start your career in our Bradenton Outpatient Catheterization Lab Services department. Submit your application today!

Bradenton Outpatient Services is located in the Tampa Bay area along Florida's Gulf Coast. We are an Outpatient Cath Lab located in Blake Medical Center in West Bradenton, just miles from the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. We provide diagnostic cardiac and peripheral imaging for Cardiologists and Vascular Surgeons. We also provide limited peripheral interventional cases; including balloon angioplasty, stenting, and several different atherectomy device interventions

Our Cardiac We are an Outpatient Cath Lab, providing pre- and post-care as well, with a typical patient stay of 4 to 6 hours. Our hours of operation vary depending on the block schedule for each day.

BLAKE MEDICAL CENTER is located in Bradenton, Florida, just minutes from the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches of Manatee County. Serving the healthcare needs of Manatee County for more than 40 years, Blake Medical Center is a 383-bed, tertiary hospital and leading provider of quality, affordable healthcare. We offer a wide range of services including the area's only Trauma Center, 24-hour emergency care, open-heart surgery, cancer care, joint replacement, burn center and inpatient rehabilitation. Blake Medical Center been named a nine-time \\"100 Top Hospital\\" and a \\"100 Top Cardiovascular Hospital\\" by Thompson Reuters, formerly known as Solucient. Our Internal Medicine Residency Training Program begin in July of 2016, allowing us to accept and teach resident physicians at our hospital. Blake also boasts many designations and certifications from some of the most well-known names in healthcare. With a strong commitment to quality care, advanced technology and professional development we make sure our employees are well cared for too.

We offer you an excellent total compensation package, including competitive salary, excellent benefit package and growth opportunities. We believe in our team and your ability to do excellent work with us. Your benefits will include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, an employee discount program and more. Choose from a variety of benefits to create a customizable plan that will best suit your needs.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for dedicated professional like you to be a part of our Bradenton Outpatient Catheterization team. Join us in our efforts to better our community!

The Paramedic functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Medical Director. The Paramedic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that included patient care and observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety; effective communication. The Paramedic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification scope of responsibilities and report these clinical, psychosocial , etc., findings to the RN and ED physician.

BASIC PATIENT CARE: Assists patients with basic care needs and any other duties related to the well-being of the patient following established nursing policies and procedures. Prioritizes patient care activities based on patient needs and unit activity under the direction of the Resource Nurse/Clinical Coordinator.

TREATMENT AND PROCEDURES: Administers treatments and various procedures (within their scope of practice) to patients as ordered by the physician and directed by the Professional Nursing Staff. Performs monitor technician duties and responsibilities as needed. Transporting of stable medical/telemetry/unit patients; obtaining vital signs - frequency specific to patient's condition; **Phlebotomy and specimen with proper labeling/transporting of specimens; applying cardiac monitor where appropriate; implementation of comfort and safety measures (i.e., side-rails up, call bell within reach, stretchers in low position); communication and documentation of tasks and interventions performed; stocking patient rooms with appropriate medical supplies; **performs 12-lead EKG; setup sterile trays for suturing/sterile procedures; **insertion of foley catheter when appropriate; documentation of intake and output; maintain and secure sterile or contaminated instruments to and from Central Sterile; collaborate with Bio-med for repair of equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

* High School Diploma/ GED REQUIRED

* State of Florida Paramedic License REQUIRED

* Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association ,as well as ACLS, PALS and PHTLS REQUIRED

* 1-2 years experience as a Pharamedic.

* Working knowledge of medical terminology.

* Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

* Ability to quickly make decisions to report patient condition with minimal supervision.

* Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 100 pounds.

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We are committed to:

Providing an inclusive work environment where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
Recruiting and retaining a diverse staff reflective of the patients and communities we serve.
Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected category in accordance to applicable federal, state, or local laws.