Paramedic Emergency Department

Paramedic Emergency Department Daytona Beach, FL

AdventHealth Daytona Beach

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• Job Schedule: Full-time
• Pay Range: $20.37 - $32.6 per hour
• Job ID: 25022930
• Job Family: Emergency Services
• Shift: 1 - Day
  
  

Our goal is simple: to offer our patients the absolute best care around them in the most compassionate, community-focused setting possible. And to us, that means extending the healing ministry of Christ, striving to promote wellness of body, mind and spirit.

AdventHealth Daytona Beach includes a 293-bed main hospital in Daytona Beach, as well as outpatient facilities located at the Pavilion at Port Orange and the New Smyrna Health Park.

More than 400 physicians hold privileges to practice at our facilities, and we employ more than 1,700 care team members. Our specialties include cardiology, cancer, emergency care, surgical services, obstetrics, Level II NICU, neurosurgery, stroke care, rehabilitation, weight-loss surgery, imaging, laboratory, home health, wound care, diabetes, hospice, physician practices, and women's services. We also offer the area's only inpatient rehabilitation facility with Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) accreditation for stroke care.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits and Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Whole Person Well-being and Mental Health Resources
  
  

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.

Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week

Shift: Days, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Location: AdventHealth Daytona Beach – 301 Memorial Medical Pkwy., Daytona Beach, FL 32117

The Role You’ll Contribute

The Paramedic performs patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the Charge nurse, registered nurse and/or physician or their designee. Performs general clinical, non-clinical and clerical services necessary to expedite the efficient functioning of the nursing unit consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures. Utilizes age-specific competencies in the care of all patient populations. Adheres to the AdventHealth corporate compliance plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The Value You’ll Bring To The Team

• Attaches 12 lead EKG's and completes test before giving strip to physician on duty. Initiates cardiac monitoring and performs venipuncture for testing. Initiates cardiac monitoring, demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities. Initiates oxygen therapy as directed by RN or Physician.
• Inserts peripheral IV's, hangs IV fluid without medication and maintains prescribed IV flow rates. Observes and documents condition of infusion site. Removes IV Lines as directed by RN.
• Transports unmonitored patient to inpatient departments as needed, transports stable (no blood infusion drips or no oxygen > 50%) monitored patients to PCU/med-tele, or accompanies RN to transport patient to specialty units.
• Assists physician or RN with procedures and exams (i.e., set up and clean up for sutures, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, application of orthopedic splints and casting, etc.) Applies slings, sling-n-swathe, finger splints, application of dressings, etc. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.
• Is a customer service champion as demonstrated by Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You (AIDET), keeping patients informed, providing information and updates to patients, apologizing for waits, demonstrating caring, compassion, and concern, demonstrating a sense of urgency, advocating for pain management, and ensuring that patients can get help at any time. Performs hourly rounding on patients to keep them informed and to ensure that the patients have call bells, pillows, blankets as needed, that care givers names are on the boards (applicable campuses), and that patient and family needs are exceeded.
• Performs accurate order entry within Epic.
• Provides patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity and culture. Participates in obtaining medical history and allergies. Performs initial focused intake assessment and throughout shift including physical, mental, social and spiritual. Participates in education and discharge planning using established education materials. Supervised by assigned RN or designee to that care zone.
• Administers ACLS medications when physician present at bedside
• Executes verbal order for medications and treatments limited to protocols, performs, documents appropriately, and adheres to Medication Administration policy
• Maintains (room and work area organization and stocking levels) per 5 S principles. Maintains rooms and work area cleanliness
• Manages phone calls, notifies physician of all back results, orders diets, etc. Relieves HUC as assigned
• Performs administrative duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit
• Medical Management and Treatment protocols to be supervised by ED Medical Director
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Completion of a paramedic program
• Valid State Licensure as a Paramedic
• One year healthcare, ED, or field experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course
• AVADE – Personal Safety Training Work Place Violence
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates of Science (AS) degree
• One year ED OR pre-hospital paramedic experience
• Monitor Tech cross-training
• Critical Care Paramedic Program completion
  
  

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

Category: Emergency Services

Organization: AdventHealth Daytona Beach

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25022930

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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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.