Paramedic

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Sign on Bonus: $5,000
• Shift: Nights 7p-7a

• Applies slings, sling-n-swathe, orthopedic splints, and dressings with proper competencies.
• Transports unmonitored patients to inpatient departments and stables monitored patients to PCU/med-tele, or accompanies registered nurse to transport patients to specialty units.
• Assists physician or registered nurse with procedures and exams, including setup and cleanup for sutures, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, and application of orthopedic splints and casting.
• Performs hourly rounding on patients to keep them informed, ensures they have call bells, pillows, blankets as needed, and that caregiver names are on the boards.
• Observes and documents the condition of infusion sites and removes IV lines as directed by registered nurse.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated clinical competence in relevant areas
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
• Ability to remain calm and focused during in stressful and/or emotionally charged situations
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to be highly detail oriented

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 1+ emergency department or pre-hospital paramedic experience [Preferred]
• Monitor Tech cross-training [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

• Licensed Paramedic (PARA) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

• Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.