EMT/Paramedic (68782)
GuideWell Emergency Doctors · Ocoee, FL · 2 wk ago
HealthcareInternship
About the Role
The Patient Care Coordinator (PCC) functions as an integral part of a high-quality, efficiency-driven medical team, performing duties similar to those of an Emergency Room Tech in a hospital Emergency Department. The PCC helps create a positive patient experience and supports patient care for conditions such as chest pain, abdominal pain, injuries, and fractured bones.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care to a variety of patients (fast track, med/surg, and critical care).
- Perform quality splinting, dressing applications, and wound care.
- Perform EKGs and cardiac monitoring with recognition of basic arrhythmias.
- Assist in procedure set-up (e.g., I&D, suture, vaginal exam, lumbar puncture, chest tube).
- Perform accurate triages and discharges of patients of all ages.
- Turn over rooms per protocol (based on patient diagnosis).
- Communicate positively with all team members and patients.
- Manage the patient tracking system.
- Delegate tasks professionally and reasonably to team members (front staff and radiology).
- Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Accurately input patient discharge instructions and prescriptions into computer software.
- Participate in Proficiency Testing as directed.
- Complete drug screening collection class.
- Complete routine checklists (daily, monthly, etc.) as assigned.
- Utilize organizational software to reference patient records and protocols.
- Follow information security policies and report on their effectiveness.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- One (1) year of experience.
- BLS certification.
- Ability to work weekdays from 9 AM–7 PM and weekends from 9 AM–4 PM.
- Successfully pass a background and drug test.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with patients and employees.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage changing priorities.
- Attention to detail, computer skills, and ability to follow written procedures.
- Basic math calculations and independent decision-making.
- Professional interaction with others, problem-solving, and reading comprehension.
- Verbal communication and writing composition skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- One (1) year of previous related experience (Paramedic, EMT, ER Technician).
- Paramedic or EMT certification.
- Advanced English proficiency; Spanish and Creole are preferred.
Schedule
Weekdays: 9 AM–7 PM
Weekends: 9 AM–4 PM
Travel
Up to 30% travel to support clinic operations across the market, including coverage at other clinic locations, trainings, meetings, and operational needs.
Physical Demands
- Bending at the waist: Frequent (34–66% of the time).
- Color determination: Constant (67–100% of the time).
- Firm grasping, lift/carry up to 50 lbs: Frequent (34–66% of the time).
- Near acuity, listening: Constant (67–100% of the time).
- Push/pull up to 50 lbs: Frequent (34–66% of the time).
- Reach above the shoulders, sitting: Occasional (1–33% of the time).
- Reach straight out or below the shoulders, repetitive hand/wrist work: Constant (67–100% of the time).
- Speaking, squatting/sitting, standing (moving/stationary): Frequent (34–66% of the time).
- Twisting/turning at the waist, use of mouse and keyboard: Constant (67–100% of the time).
- Work in excess of 40 hours: Occasional (1–33% of the time).
Environmental Conditions
- Exposure to automated machinery: Constant (67–100% of the time).
- Exposure to chemicals: Frequent (34–66% of the time).
- Interaction with customers, teamwork, works in a laboratory setting: Constant (67–100% of the time).
- Independent work: Frequent (34–66% of the time).
- Travel to multiple locations for work (e.g., meetings, events, conferences): Occasional (1–33% of the time).