Paramedic

Full Time
Winter Garden, FL
Posted
Job description

Overview


T he Paramedic is responsible for providing medical care to our patients under the supervision of a Physician/PA/NP in an urgent care setting.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients by maintaining close contact with them.
  • Assist in patient education.
  • Assist the physician during the treatment and examination of the patient.
  • Administer medication and treatments as ordered by the physician

NOTE: Operating hours are 3:30 pm- Midnight weekdays, and 11:30 am-Midnight weekends.

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Supervision includes triaging and taking history utilizing EMR.
  • Document all phone recommendations to patients.
  • Input prescriptions as ordered and written by the physician.
  • Submit timely through sure scripts if available.
  • Make appointments for patients as ordered by the physician.
  • Retrieve or accept the results of the test.
  • Notify patients of abnormal lab results.
  • Make medical judgments as needed in collaboration with the physician/NP/PA.
  • Verifies that the nurse's station and exam rooms are stocked.
  • Facilitate patient flow. (Throughput)
  • Follow up on patients with missed appointments where the welfare of the patient requires immediate medical attention or follow-up.
  • Reports communicable diseases to infection control agencies as required.
  • Administer medications including injections.
  • Start IVs give updraft treatments
  • Assist with suturing, casting, etc.
  • Take the patient's temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and weight, and records the results on the patient’s chart.
  • Performs venipuncture as ordered by the physician.
  • Prepare specimens and requisitions for reference laboratory
  • Perform and run laboratory tests as ordered by the physician and follow proper laboratory and office policies to comply with office policy & procedure for OSHA/HIPPA standard
  • Ensure nursing staff complies with OSHA/HIPPA policies & procedures.
  • Keep track of inventory control on the computer
  • Order medical, laboratory, and radiology supplies on a routine basis and keep a good inventory of consumables.
  • Perform and documents QC and QA in a timely manner
  • Compile with CLIA/COLA policies & procedures.
  • Startup lab daily i.e. CBC machine, I-STAT machine.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:
A graduate of an accredited school of Paramedic and currently registered with the State Board.
Medical office with Emergency Room experience preferred.

Licensure:
  • Has annual certification in Basic Life Support.
  • State License
Knowledge & Skills:
  • Application of clinical knowledge.
  • Demonstrate patience and tact in dealing with patients and their families.
  • Use sound judgment in recognizing adverse reactions to treatment.
  • Show evidence of caring for people and desire to provide a service to them.
  • Show enthusiasm for the job and loyalty to the employer.
  • Good professional writing skills.
  • Excellent ability to communicate in English both written and oral
*Work environment*
  • Considered second / evening shift and every other weekend
  • Hours 3:30 pm-midnight weekday and 11:30 am-midnight weekends
  • Full time based on 36 hours per week - must be willing to work rotating weekends
Sample schedule
  • Week one (Mon, Tue, Sat-Sun)
  • Week Two (Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri)
  • May require traveling to other location(s)
  • May require overtime (minimal) depending upon patient volume and clinic needs
  • May sometimes leave later than the scheduled time

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

  • Health Insurance including prescription drugs
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term disability options
  • Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
  • 401k with company match**
  • Long Term Care (LTC)
  • Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
  • Identity Protection
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit
** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over

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