Critical Care Ground Transport Paramedic

Company: Orlando Health
Location: Orlando
Posted on: May 1, 2024

Job Description:

Position Summary

Located in downtown Orlando, Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (ORMC) has served the Central Florida community for more than 100 years. With 898 acute-care and rehabilitative beds, it is among the largest acute-care facilities in the region and the only Level I Trauma Centers in Central Florida. The hospital has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Hospital" in Central Florida and rated high performing in 12 adult procedures and conditions. Orlando Health ORMC holds the most Beacon Awards for Excellence in the state, awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses to units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes, and is the only adult-care hospital in Orlando to achieve Magnet - Recognition, the gold standard for nursing's contribution to quality patient care, safety, research and service excellence. Orlando Health ORMC is the flagship hospital of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we provide care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year. 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, it's our promise to you.

Position Summary

The critical Care Transportation Paramedic is responsible for the safe transport, and maintenance of high-quality clinical care, of critically ill and/or injured patients via ambulance.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
--- Provides and documents individualized patient care, to include patient and personal safety, patient assessments in collaboration with all other healthcare providers, patient re-assessments, maintenance of airway patency, airway intervention, IV access, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmia recognition, drug administration, and all other invasive or non-invasive treatments/therapies.
--- Demonstrates competency in paramedic skills and use of patient care/unit equipment as defined by unit specific competencies.
--- Adheres to protocols and standards of care as defined and/or assigned by the program Medical Director
--- Prioritizes patient care in an ongoing manner in accordance with Standards of Care and Practice
--- Demonstrated effective problem solving techniques and conflict resolution strategies
--- Effective leadership qualities and ability to delegates tasks and duties to other healthcare team members, in accordance with the patient needs, and within the other team member's capabilities and qualifications.
--- Communicate appropriate information regarding patient condition or concerns to other healthcare team members.

Qualifications

Education/Training
--- Graduate of paramedic approved program

Licensure/Certification
--- Maintains certification as a Paramedic (PMD) in the State of Florida
--- Maintains current IBSC certification as a Critical Care Transport Paramedic (CCP-C) or Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)
--- Maintains current American Heart Association (AHA) certifications in BLS/Healthcare, ACLS, and PALS
--- Maintains current certification in Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS)
--- Certified with American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), within one (1) year of hire.

Experience
--- Three (3) years of experience working in a prehospital, hospital, or non-transport paramedic position
--- Experience with an emergency EMS transport agency preferred
--- Prefer experience in a Critical Care ground or air transport system

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