ED Paramedic Full Time Days - Ocala, FL

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Ocala
Posted on: September 14, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Emergency Services Paramedic -AdventHealth Ocala

Location Address: 1500 SW 1^st Ave Ocala, Florida 34471

Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Ocala

• Horse Capital of the World
• Driving distance to Gainesville, St. Augustine, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota
• Part of the community since 1898, providing healthcare to Marion County for over 120 years
• Florida Hospital Ocala offers a broad spectrum of services, with programs that are nationally recognized and accredited
• Spectacular springs throughout the county

Work Hours/Shift:  FT -Days

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Assists with patient care in the emergency department (ED) under the direction of the registered nurse (RN). Can perform emergency care procedures including assisting with Advanced Life Support (ALS) under the direction of the physician.  Maintains proper channels of communication and keeps appropriate persons informed regarding patient's condition.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs patient care tasks in a safe and competent manner without deviation from the standard of care or hospital policy and procedure.
• Coordinates care with the RN and other interdisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patient status and report changes to RN immediately and assist in providing appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
• Maintains complete and timely documentation that assures accurate reflection of care provided.
• Provided appropriate communication with multidisciplinary team members, patients and their families.
• Maintains communication with RN throughout entire shift to ensure accuracy of information and care provided.
• Promptly responds to patients request for assistance in professional and effective manner.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of an accredited program in paramedic science and with current Florida state certification

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• • 1-3 years EMT-P experience preferred. Acute Care hospital experience preferred.???????

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• EMT-P, BLS, ACLS, & PALS

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