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Job Description
Paramedic Emergency Room Fulltime Days Baptist Health - 3.4 Homewood, AL Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Loan repayment program Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Parental leave Vision insurance Benefits from day one Life insurance Retirement plan
Qualifications BLS Certification ACLS Certification Paramedic License Healthcare Provider Certification Full Job Description Position Summary:
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient and personal safety, patient assessments in collaboration with the supervising RN or RT, patient re-assessments, triage, maintaining airway patency, IV access and hang IV fluids without additives, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, places patients on defined oxygen delivering devices and assists with the application of skeletal traction/splints/immobilizers and other orthopedic equipment under the supervision of a Licensed Physician. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is a 595-bed comprehensive healthcare facility known for providing a wide range of medical services and specialized care to the Homewood community and beyond. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals are committed to delivering quality and compassionate care. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is recognized for excellence in stroke care, cardiovascular services, rehabilitation, bariatrics, surgical care including minimally invasive procedures and is one of the largest providers of psychiatry care in the state. We have earned Primary Stroke Center certification from The Joint Commission and Get with the Guidelines® Gold Plus Achievement in Stroke from the American Heart Association. Our bariatric program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) as a Comprehensive Center. The campus also includes the Women's Medical Center, providing full-service care for women at all stages of life, including gynecologic surgery, maternity, and a labor and delivery unit with a Level
III NICU.
The center holds Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care from The Joint Commission. Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital Offers Great NEW Competitive Pay and Great Package that Includes Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plans Comprehensive Vision Plan Nearly five weeks of PTO for new, full-time team members Voluntary PTO Cash-in Option Retirement Savings Plan (with up to a 5% company match) FSA and HSA Plans Group Term Life Insurance No-cost Short-term and Long-term Disability Tuition Reimbursement (up to $5,000 a year) Student Loan Repayment ($1,200 per year) Four Weeks Paid Parental Leave (benefits-eligible team members) Fertility Benefits (up to $25K lifetime maximum) Adoption Assistance (up to $15K per child) Back-up Child Care, Elder Care and Pet Care Virtual and In-Person Tutoring Services Well-Being Programs Discounts on cell phones, insurance (auto, group accident, pet), vacations and more! All Benefits Start Day One Apply today to connect with a recruiter and let us help you find your perfect fit!
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions Delivers patient care requiring advanced skills and judgment in the Emergency Department, Critical Care or Respiratory Department settings as directed by the appropriate Medical Director for specialty to include protocol orders or guidelines within approved current Paramedic competency. The competency will not exceed the educational guidelines for a paramedic in the State of Florida. The Florida paramedic practice model includes invasive and pharmacologic interventions intended to reduce morbidity and mortality in the pre-hospital environment. It is expected that in the hospital setting where medical care and resources are readily available, this practice model will be modified. Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient's condition to the Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, and ED or Critical Care, Pulmonary providers or their designee and documents findings of care provided according to established guidelines. Provides for the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and members of the health care team including infection control and appropriate handling of hazardous materials. Prioritizes and sequences work activities and delivery of medical care to patients that ensures the patient's comfort, safety, and progress toward established goals. Administers limited medications safely within the defined education guidelines and competencies. Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges, and transfers. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and localstandards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies andprocedures. Ensures the customer experience is exceptional.
Demonstrates The Orlando Health Way:
Assure, Engage, Unite Other Related Functions Participates in maintaining the department to be clean, safe, organized and stocked. Demonstrates awareness of patient's rights and legal issues. Complies with all standards as required by regulatory and accreditation agencies. Performs all other duties as assigned. The Paramedic must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients. The individual must demonstrate a knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements related to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departments policies, procedures, and competencies.
Qualifications:
Education/Training Successfully completed a Paramedic program. Licensure/Certification Current certification as a Paramedic (PMD) in the State of Alabama renewed every 2 years; and Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification for healthcare providers; and Maintains current ACLS certification; and If appropriate, obtain and maintain PALS certification within one year of hire Experience None.
