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Paramedic - Cardiac Cath Lab

Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885


Position Summary:

Department:

DPH Cardiac Cath LabStatus:

Full-TimeShift:

First ShiftTitle:

ParamedicABOUT ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITALOrlando Health Dr. P. Phillips proudly holds recognition as a

Best Regional Hospital

by

U.S. News & World Report

and selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by

Modern Healthcare . We are an award-winning, full-service medical/surgical facility that has been serving the residents of southwest Orange County and Orlandos growing tourist population since 1985. With a highly qualified team of nurses, support staff and physician specialists, our 285-bed facility provides combined expertise and advanced technology in numerous areas of specialty, including diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular care, orthopedic care, surgical services and emergency medicine. The hospital is equipped with robotic surgical capabilities for colorectal, general, gynecologic and urologic surgeries and has earned Joint Commission certification for its total hip and knee replacement programs utilizing innovative, personalized technologies.Dr. P. Phillips Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Floridas east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, our 27,000+ team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing

FREE

education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits

on day one

and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work is not just something we say, its our promise to you.TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE ORLANDO HEALTH - DR. P. PHILLIPS HOSPITALCompetitive Pay

Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)

Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer

Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list.

"We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work,"

said Karen Frenier, VP (HR). "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.

Employee-centric

Dr. P. Phillips Hospital has been selected as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare.

ABOUT DPH CATH LABThe Dr. P Phillips Cardiac Cath Lab is located on the 2ndfloor of the hospital, next to PACU. The Cath Lab has four (4) Cardiac Cath Lab suites; Lab 1, 2, 3, 4.Lab 1 is mostly utilized for Interventional Radiology, some Heart Catheterizations, and vascular studies.Lab 2 is utilized for most of the procedures performed in the Cath Lab; Electrophysiology (implants only), Heart Catheterizations, Interventional Radiology and Peripheral cases.Lab 3 and 4 are our STEMI/multipurpose labs that can be utilized for all service line procedures including and dedicated for Ablations and Electrophysiology Studies.The Cath Lab has a pre/post procedural area with seven bays dedicated to monitored stretchers and fours bays dedicated to the Radial Lounge with four monitored recliners. The pre/post procedural area is hard wired for monitoring hemodynamics of our patients.

Responsibilities:Essential FunctionsDelivers patient care requiring advanced skills and judgment in the Emergency Department setting as directed by the Nursing Operations manager or their designee to include protocol orders or guidelines within approved current Emergency Department Paramedic competency.The competency will not exceed the scope of practice for a paramedic in the State of Florida.Orlando Health is a licensed EMS provider and all care delivered in the emergency department is under the supervision of a physician (protocols/standing orders).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 patients condition to the Nursing Operations manager or their designee.Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.Other Related FunctionsParticipates in maintaining the Emergency Department to be clean, safe, organized and stocked. Demonstrates awareness of patients rights and legal issues.Complies with all standards as required by regulatory and accreditation agencies.Performs all other duties as assigned.The Emergency Department Paramedic must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the emergency department.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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements related to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the emergency departments policies, procedures, and competencies.

Qualifications:Education/TrainingSuccessfully completed a Paramedic program.Licensure/CertificationCurrent certification as a Paramedic (PMD) in the State of Florida renewed every 2 years; andMaintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification for healthcare providers; andMaintains current ACLS certification; andMust obtain and maintain PALS certification within one year of hire.ExperienceMust have 1 year of ultrasound IV experience