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Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient and personal safety, patient assessments in collaboration with the ED RN, patient re-assessments, triage, maintaining airway patency, IV access and hang

Position Summary
Provides and documents individualized patient care to include patient and personal safety, patient assessments in collaboration with
the supervising RN or RT, patient re-assessments, triage, maintaining airway patency, IV access and hang IV fluids without additives,
ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, places patients on defined oxygen delivering devices and assists with the application
of skeletal traction/splints/immobilizers and other orthopedic equipment under the supervision of a Licensed Physician

Essential Functions
• Delivers patient care requiring advanced skills and judgment in the Emergency Department, Critical Care or Respiratory Department
settings as directed by the appropriate Medical Director for specialty to include protocol orders or guidelines within approved
current Paramedic competency.
• The competency will not exceed the educational guidelines for a paramedic in the State of Florida.
• 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 patient’s condition to the Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, and ED or
Critical Care, Pulmonary providers or their designee and documents findings of care provided according to established guidelines.
• Provides for the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and members of the health care team including infection control and
appropriate handling of hazardous materials.
• Prioritizes and sequences work activities and delivery of medical care to patients that ensures the patient’s comfort, safety, and
progress toward established goals.
• Administers limited medications safely within the defined education guidelines and competencies.
• Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges, and
transfers.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,
state, and localstandards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies andprocedures.
• Ensures the customer experience is exceptional.
• Demonstrates The Orlando Health Way: Assure, Engage, Unite

Education/Training
Successfully completed a Paramedic program.
Licensure/Certification
• Current certification as a Paramedic (PMD) in the State of Florida renewed every 2 years; and
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification for healthcare providers; and
• Maintains current ACLS certification; and
• If appropriate, obtain and maintain PALS certification within one year of hire