EMS Transport Paramedic

About the Organization

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. You will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team, understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

Full time, night-weekend shift

Location

601 E Rollins St, Orlando, Florida 32803, United States of America

Responsibilities

• Inspects and maintains equipment to ensure the safety of transport team members, patients, and the general public.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient conditions and treatments as appropriate.
• Educates patients and family members about patient illnesses and clinical interventions.
• Monitors and anticipates needs for additional equipment and secures tools to meet patient care demands during transport.
• Operates emergency vehicles safely in various weather and emergent conditions.
• Communicates delays and updates to dispatch, and reports any damage or vehicle issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintains equipment between transports and keeps the unit in a constant state of readiness.
• Ensures patient documentation is accurate, complete, and in compliance at all times.
• Completes medication, supplies, and equipment inventories each shift, and submits logs per department protocol.
• Assesses, plans, implements intervention, and evaluates patient care according to policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years patient care experience [Required]
• Ability to determine the nature of patient conditions and assess whether patients have pre-existing medical conditions [Required]
• Ability to identify and treat life-threatening conditions within the paramedic's field of practice [Required]
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Ambulance transport knowledge [Preferred]

Qualifications

• Associate's degree [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Paramedic (PARA) [Required]
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]
• Driver's License (DL) [Required]
• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) [Preferred]
• Commercial Emergency Vehicle Operator (CEVO) [Required]
• Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) [Required]
• Critical Care Paramedic - Certified (CCP-C) [Preferred]

Skills

Refer to the physical requirements for detailed work requirements: Physical Requirements

Pay

$21.56 - $40.09 per hour

Background Screening

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.