Paramedic- ICU- FT-Days- MHP

Location:

Miramar Florida

At Memorial we are dedicated to improving the health well-being and most of all quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Provides patient care under the direction of a physician physicians assistant or registered nurse.

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 physicians and nurses with performing medical procedures including examinations minor surgical interventions orthopedic treatment and and communicates assessment findings or changes in physical mental and emotional conditions to medical/nursing with keeping department areas clean stocked and 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:

ACCOUNTABILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE ORGANIZATION SKILLS (3) PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT PROBLEM SOLVING RESPONDING TO CHANGE STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Vocation Technical (Required)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 Heartnon 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)

Additional Job 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 Work Experience: No prior work experience Information: Department specific credentials - See below:Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required for Tele ICU L&D OB Cath Lab OR PACU ER CV and Procedural required for Pediatric areas with the exception of added clarification see Mandatory Education Requirements grid.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping 60%
• Climbing 0%
• Keyboard Entry 60%
• Kneeling 60%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 40%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Reaching 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg 60%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm 60%
• Running 40%
• Sitting 40%
• Squatting 60%
• Standing 60%
• Walking 60%
• Audible Speech 60%
• Hearing Acuity 60%
• Smelling Acuity 60%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 60%
• Distinguish Color 60%
• Seeing - Far 60%
• Seeing - Near 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids 60%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens 60%
• Asbestos 20%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 40%
• Dust 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals 60%
• Hazardous Medication 20%
• Latex 40%
• Computer Monitor 60%
• Domestic Animals 40%
• Extreme Heat/Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 20%
• Hazardous Noise 20%
• Heating Devices 60%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights 20%
• Magnetic Fields 20%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects 60%
• Potential Electric Shock 60%
• Potential for Physical Assault 60%
• Radiation 40%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 60%

Shift:

Days

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