Paramedic - Clinical Logistics Center DAYS - Nemours

This position functions as part of the clinical care team and collaborates with interprofessional team members to provide high-quality, safe, and patient/family centered care

Position Responsibilities

• Performs routine, uncomplicated, patient care activities applicable to unit/department:
  • Clinical Logistics Center: Provide centralized remote monitoring of patient physiological data, EKGs, patient escort, and patient mobilization.
• Performs routine, uncomplicated, respiratory procedures and treatments, including but not limited to: delivery of low flow oxygen therapies, delivery of specific inhaled medications, incentive spirometry, and cleaning and maintenance of respiratory equipment.
• Transport of patients using wheelchair, stretcher, or wagon within hospital and to and from vehicles.
• Immediately reports any observed changes in patient and accurately relays clinical information.
• Answers telephone and communicates with other disciplines and facilities.
• Provides 1:1 observation for patients at risk of self-harm.
• Utilizes the electronic medical record as required for patient care.
• Ensures a clean and safe patient care environment.
• Ensures a clean and safe patient care environment and adequately stocks of necessary equipment and supplies in designated areas at established par levels.
• Demonstrates excellence in meeting the needs of customer service and operates in a professional, confidential manner.
• Adheres to the Nemours Standards of Behavior.
• Embraces other duties as assigned to support the Nemours vision/mission

Position Requirements

• High school diploma and successful completion of EMT-P course and currently licensed in the state of Florida required
• Minimum of one year of patient care experience highly preferred.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider Certification (BLS)
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life support (ACLS)
• Decontamination (HERT) training required within one year of hire