What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic | Emergency Care Center | Nights | Part Time position at UF Health?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The Emergency Paramedic works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse administering care for individuals receiving emergency medical services in the Emergency Department. Collects and documents pertinent patient history, assists ED physicians and RNs with both invasive and non-invasive procedures, and ensures that patients basic care needs are met.
Responsibilities
- Collects and conveys information to RN and physician regarding the health status of patients throughout the visit.
- Informs patient of their treatment plan and assists the RN in delivering and documenting care provided to the patient.
- Assists with providing for the physical comfort and safety of patients including moving, turning, getting in and out of bed.
- Assists with patient care, linen changes, bathing.
- Assists with patient elimination process, measures/reports I & O, collects, labels and routes specimens within established time constraints. Assists with dietary and food intake and documents same.
- Initiates lifesaving measures as needed, i.e., opening an airway, ventilation using bag valve mask, hemorrhage control, chest compressions, stabilization of fracture, cervical spine alignment, etc.
- Stabilizes and extricates injured patients from vehicles at emergency department entrance. Assists patients to and from vehicles and the emergency department.
- Performs phlebotomy, basic laboratory procedures, wound care and culture procedures, Point of Care testing, EKGs and application of splints. Inserts and discontinues IV catheters in adults & pediatric population.
- Assists in directing patient flow and traffic in the triage/reception area. Transports patients as directed.
- All other duties as assigned by department.
Qualifications
Required education:
- High School Diploma
Required license:
- Florida Paramedic License
