What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic position at Memorial Healthcare System?
Summary :
Provides patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant or registered nurse.
Required Work Experience : No prior work experience required
Responsibilities :
Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation. 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 with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly. Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical / nursing staff.
Responsibilities :
Assists physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures, including examinations, minor surgical interventions, orthopedic treatment, and resuscitation. 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 with keeping department areas clean, stocked, and orderly. Documents and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical, mental and emotional conditions to medical / nursing staff.
Education and Certification Requirements :
Accredited Program (Required)ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI 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), Paramedic License (PMD LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
