Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility and accountability for routine patient care, under the supervision of an RN, cleaning/stocking, and performs additional duties as requested. The Paramedic must be willing to cross train and to float to other areas of the Hospital to meet the needs of the facility. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Starts IV, draws blood specimens, brings stroke stretcher to CT, obtains vital signs, assists with transfer of patient to/from CT, assumes patient care of the stroke alert while in Emergency Department. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training.

Qualifications

Attendance and completion of a course for EMT

Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program

Current licensure by the State of Florida

Minimum of one (1) year of recent full time experience as a Paramedic in the pre-hospital setting

American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS required. Completion of a formal course in Basic EKG.

CPI certification (within 6 months of hire)

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