Paramedic - CVI Care Services, FT - Days, MRH: CVI Care Services

Company: Memorial Healthcare System
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Summary:Provides patient care under the direction of a physician, physician's assistant, and/or registered nurse.Detailed responsibilities:* 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.* 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).Competencies and skills:Essential:* STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR: Acts in a manner that supports the standards of communication, respect, privacy, and teamwork by demonstrating a commitment to professional and ethical conduct.* CUSTOMER SERVICE: Demonstrates commitment to service excellence by promptly addressing internal/external customer issues/requests, resolving concerns while maintaining a professional image and behavior to build and enhance the patient/family/customer experience.* ACCOUNTABILITY: Accepts ownership of job roles and specific assignments/goals; works independently, takes responsibility for own actions; admits mistakes and judgment errors; and accepts constructive feedback. Connects personal work results to the accomplishment of team and organizational goals.* RESPONDING TO CHANGE: Accepts change and adapts in a positive and productive manner; handles unexpected situations and changes in direction calmly and with confidence. Views new assignments and job responsibilities as an opportunity for growth.* PROBLEM SOLVING: Ability to identify, analyze and effectively solve problems.* ORGANIZATION SKILLS: Organizes work to achieve maximum efficiency.* PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE: "Provides Patient and Family Centered Care to patients, families, visitors and internal customers"* PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT: Contributes to a safe patient care environment.Education:Essential:* Accredited ProgramEducation specialization:Essential:* Emergency Medical TechnicianCredentials:Essential:* BLS Certification* Paramedic License - FL* ACLS CertificationEducation equivalent experience:Essential:*Other 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.** Department specific credentials - See below-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for Tele, ICU, L, 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:Essential:* Bending and Stooping 60.00%* Keyboard Entry 60.00%* Kneeling 60.00%* Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60.00%* Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%* Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 40.00%* Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%* Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%* Pushing or Pulling 75 lbs Non-Patient 60.00%* Reaching 60.00%* Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 60.00%* Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 60.00%* Running 40.00%* Sitting 40.00%* Squatting 60.00%* Standing 60.00%* Walking 60.00%* Audible Speech 60.00%* Hearing Acuity 60.00%* Smelling Acuity 60.00%* Depth Perception 60.00%* Distinguish Color 60.00%* Seeing - Far 60.00%* Seeing - Near 60.00%* Bio hazardous Waste 60.00%* Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60.00%* Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60.00%* Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60.00%* Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60.00%* Asbestos 20.00%* Cytotoxic Chemicals 40.00%* Dust 60.00%* Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60.00%* Hazardous Chemicals 60.00%* Hazardous Medication 20.00%* Latex 40.00%* Computer Monitor 60.00%* Domestic Animals 40.00%* Fire Risk 20.00%* Hazardous Noise 20.00%* Heating Devices 60.00%* Laser/High Intensity Lights 20.00%* Magnetic Fields 20.00%* Moving Mechanical Parts 60.00%* Needles/Sharp Objects 60.00%* Potential Electric Shock 60.00%* Potential for Physical Assault 60.00%* Radiation 40.00%* Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60.00%Organizational Profile:Since the opening of the one-story, 100-bed Memorial Hospital in 1953, the South Florida community has benefited from caring and compassionate healthcare at Memorial Regional Hospital. Today, with 553 beds and as the flagship facility of Memorial Healthcare System, Memorial Regional Hospital is one of Florida's largest and most sophisticated hospitals, offering leading-edge care and technologies. Services include:+ Medical and Surgical Services+ Emergency Room and Level I Trauma Center+ Memorial Cancer Institute+ Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute+ Memorial Neuroscience Institute+ The Family Birthplace+ Women's Services+ Wasie Neonatal Intensive Care UnitWe are also home to a team of dedicated professionals, all of whom deliver nationally recognized, award-winning care. Memorial Regional Hospital has received Press Ganey's Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Satisfaction (Inpatient Behavioral Health) for three consecutive years, has been recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the nation's 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, and for the last seven years has received the Gold Plus Achievement Award from the American Stroke Association.**_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._Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

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