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All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One
- Paid Days Off from Day One
- Career Development
- $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: Full Time (36 hours - 3/12s)
Shift: Night, 7p - 7a
The community you'll be caring for:
Location: Altamonte Springs
601 E. Altamonte, Altamonte Springs, FL
Located north of Orlando in the community of Altamonte Springs, our facility is consistently named "Best Hospital" for overall quality, reputation, doctors and nurses by local residents
As the largest satellite campus within the AdventHealth system, AdventHealth Altamonte has been providing state-of-the-art healthcare to the community since 1973
The 398-bed hospital cares for more than 168,000 patients a year. We are proud to be revolutionizing health care with visionary leadership and world-class resources
The role you'll contribute:
The ED Advanced Multi Tech performs patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the Charge nurse, registered nurse and/or physician or their designee. Performs general clinical, non-clinical and clerical services necessary to expedite the efficient functioning of the nursing unit consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures. Utilizes age-specific competencies in the care of all patient populations. Adheres to the AdventHealth corporate compliance plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.
The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
Valid State Licensure as a Paramedic
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support PALS or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (Not applicable for Adult only Emergency Departments)
Completion of a paramedic program
Demonstrated clinical competence in relevant areas
Knowledge of regulatory requirements
Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
Ability to remain calm and focused during in stressful and/or emotionally charged situations
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to be highly detail oriented
Highly analytical and detailed oriented
Demonstrated customer service skills with a patient centric approach
Must be able to read, write, speak, and have good comprehension of conversational English
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications:
One year ED or pre-hospital paramedic experience
Monitor Tech cross-training
Critical Care Paramedic Program completion
Associates of Science (AS) degree
The value you'll bring to the team:
Attaches 12 lead EKG's and completes test before giving strip to physician on duty. Initiates cardiac monitoring, demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities. Initiates oxygen therapy as directed by RN or Physician. Performs venipuncture for testing.
Inserts peripheral venous access (IV) and intraosseous (IO), with or without the use of Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS), hangs IV fluid without medication and maintains prescribed IV flow rates. Observes and documents condition of infusion site. Removes IV Lines as directed by RN.
Transports unmonitored patient to inpatient departments as needed, transports stable (no blood infusion drips or no oxygen > 50%) monitored patients to PCU/med-tele, or accompanies RN to transport patient to specialty units.
Assists physician or RN with procedures and exams (i.e., set up and clean up for sutures, pelvic exams, lumbar punctures, application of orthopedic splints and casting, etc.) Applies slings, sling-n-swathe, orthopedic splints, application of dressings, etc. with proper competencies. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of PPE, performs hand washing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.
Is a customer service champion as demonstrated by Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You (AIDET), keeping patients informed, providing information and updates to patients, apologizing for waits, demonstrating caring, compassion, and concern, demonstrating a sense of urgency, advocating for pain management, and ensuring that patients can get help at any time. Performs hourly rounding on patients to keep them informed and to ensure that the patients have call bells, pillows, blankets as needed, that care givers names are on the boards (applicable campuses), and that patient and family needs are exceeded.
Performs accurate order entry within Epic.
Provides patient care appropriate to age, mobility, acuity and culture. Participates in obtaining medical history and allergies.
Administers ACLS medications when physician present at bedside
May initiate, perform, document, and adhere to medication administration policy as it relates to panels within EPIC under the supervision of an ED Registered Nurse (RN)
Maintains (room and work area organization and stocking levels) per 5 S principles. Maintains rooms and work area cleanliness
Manages phone calls, notifies physician of all back results, orders diets, etc. Relieves HUC as assigned
Performs administrative duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the department or unit
Performs other duties as assigned
Applicable annual comps must be obtained and placed in the employee file.
