Flight paramedic Jobs in St Petersburg, FL

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

Position Summary

The Hospital at Home Paramedic performs patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the charge nurse, registered nurse and / or physician or their designee. Performance in this care model utilizes continuous communication within the medical care team, either by radio / phone contact or direct consultation. The Paramedic delivers appropriate direct and indirect patient care in compliance with regulatory and department processes while promoting safety and efficiency within the home.

Primary Accountabilities :

1.Initiates / completes technical equipment set-up for remote monitoring to assist RN in timely admissions. Detects changes in assessment and notifies medical care team of abnormalities.

2.Initiates oxygen therapy set-up and / or application, to include nebulizer treatments, as directed by RN / MD.

3.Inserts / discharges peripheral IV’s; administers IV fluids, oral and parenteral medications as directed by RN; including, but not limited to, observing and documenting condition of infusion site, medication delivery, and antibiotic administration (scheduled).

4.Performs venipuncture for specimen collection and delivers to testing facility.

5.Receives unmonitored patients at registered facility (campus) for diagnostic testing / procedure completion; prepares and transitions patient for transport home once admission has begun and destination address confirmed.

6.Assists physician or RN with procedures and exams, applies / changes dressings / slings as directed. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, appropriately uses personal protective equipment (PPE), performs hand washing according to policy, and enforces safety regulations.

7.Serves as a customer service champion proactively acknowledging and engaging patient / patient family / support involvement in care.

8.Maintains work area cleanliness, cleans remote monitoring device kits for distribution, tests equipment prior to admission, and collaborates with device kit vendor to ensure kit maintenance.

9.Is proactively involved in patient care planning and task completion to support care team and patient; available as directed for continued care needs including deliveries of supplies, meals, and / or medications.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education : Completion of a paramedic (EMT-P) program
• Certification :

oCurrent EMT-P State of Florida or National Registry Certification

oCurrent and must maintain :

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)

AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

oBasic computer skills including proficiency with MS Office and other applications related to role

oAbility to use critical thinking to prioritize

oKnowledge of regulatory requirements

oAbility to remain calm in a stressful environment

oAbility to communicate effectively with a variety of age groups and other members of the health care team

oExcellent customer service skills

oAbility to speak / understand written and verbal instructions in the English language

oAbility to promote effective team functioning.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - Heavy

Job :

Patient / Nursing Support

Organization :

Holmes Regional Medical Center

Primary Location :

United States- Florida - Brevard County-

Schedule : Per Diem

Shift Times :

9 : 00 am - 7 : 30 pm

Job Level : Associate