Job Description
Description
Emergency Medical Tech II AdventHealth Heart of Florida
Location Address: 40100 US Hwy 27, Davenport, FL 33837
Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth Heart of Florida
* Close proximity to Walt Disney World
* Various outdoor activities for families and children to enjoy
* Beautiful local golf courses available year round
* Faith-based work environment
* Great benefits
Work Hours/Shift:
* Full Time 3 12's Days
You Will Be Responsible For:
* Accurately obtain and record TPR, BP, Pain rating, weight and height, intake and output, finger stick blood glucose.
* Demonstrate efficiency with safety lights, turns and positioning of patients to ensure correct body alignment and maintain skin integrity.
* Demonstrate efficiency in assisting patients with ADLs including passing of meals, nourishments and fresh water at bedside.
* Participates in hourly rounding and answers call light in a timely manner.
* Demonstrates competency in reporting changes in vital signs and patients status to appropriate staff.
* Maintains a clean, organized environment; helps with inventory of supplies and equipment.
* Follows directions of Registered Nurses, Clinical Coordinators, and Managers.
* Supports the unit secretary by answering phones and directing patients and visitors.
* Delivers and picks up items from other departments; interacts with all ancillary departments.
Qualifications
What Will You Need:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* High School Diploma or GED
* Completed EMT-Paramedic Training at a Technical College (or equivalent training facility)
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
* Six (6) months of paramedic experience
LICENSURE OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
* Current Licensure or Certification by the State of Florida Paramedic
* Current BLS & ACLS certification per American Heart Association
* PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:
* N/A
Job Summary:
The Emergency Medical Tech II is to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team within the Emergency Department (ED) using a holistic, caring approach to patient care which supports the mission and vision of Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center. Provides direct physical and technically skilled, age appropriate care to patients under the direction of the ED Registered Nurse (RN). Performs other duties related to the work described herein.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Altamonte Springs, FL
We are one of the largest faith-based health care providers in the United States. For 150 years, we have carried on a tradition of providing whole-person care that not only addresses patients' physical ailments, but also supports their emotional and spiritual well-being. We demonstrate the same level of compassion and care for our employees as well, doing all that we can to help them realize their full potential – both personally and professionally.
AdventHealth is comprised of more than 82,000 employees and physicians nationwide who share a common purpose, are united in mission and deliver whole person care – care that treats the body, mind and spirit. Our health care system finds its roots in the heritage and continuing ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, which has a 150-year legacy of innovative health care services.
Throughout the United States, our system has more than 40 outstanding hospital-anchored markets in nine states, and our team delivers care to about 25,000 people a day.
Each of our employees is a valued member of our team. They play an important role in ensuring every person we serve is treated with uncommon compassion, feels connected throughout their experience, receives exceptional care, trusts us as reliable, and ultimately, feels whole because of their engagement with us. Everyone deserves this kind of experience and this is our promise – it’s how we live out our mission.