Paramedic- Emergency Room- Per Diem- JDCH at Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida

Job Description:

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.



Summary:



Provides patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant or registered nurse.



Responsibilities:



Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing staff.Assists with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly.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).Performs technical procedures as delegated, including but not limited to establishing IV access, performing ECGs and vital statistics/telemetry monitoring, collecting specimens, providing wound care, and transporting patients.Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation.



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: Emergency Medical Technician (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), PALS American Academy of Pediatrics (PALS AAP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), PALS American Heart E-Card (PALS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), PALS Certification Grace (PALS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), PALS Red Cross (PALS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Paramedic License (PMD LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)



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: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Department specific credentials - See below:Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for Tele, ICU, L&D, OB, Cath Lab, OR, PACU, ER, CV, and Procedural areas.PALS required for Pediatric areas with the exception of NICU.For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements grid.



Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos = 0%


• = 20%


• Audible Speech = 60%


• Bending and Stooping = 60%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 60%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%


• Climbing = 0%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%


• Computer Monitor = 60%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 40%


• Depth Perception = 60%


• Distinguish Color = 60%


• Domestic Animals = 40%


• Dust = 60%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 20%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 60%


• Hazardous Medication = 20%


• Hazardous Noise = 20%


• Hearing Acuity = 60%


• Heating Devices = 60%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Keyboard Entry = 60%


• Kneeling = 60%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 20%


• Latex = 40%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%


• Magnetic Fields = 20%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%


• Potential Electric Shock = 60%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Radiation = 40%


• Reaching = 60%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%


• Running = 40%


• Seeing - Far = 60%


• Seeing - Near = 60%


• Sitting = 40%


• Smelling Acuity = 60%


• Squatting = 60%


• Standing = 60%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Walking = 60%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%

Shift:



Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential



Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.


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