Paramedic Full Time, Part Time, Casual PT (Kissimmee :p-a

Location

Kissimmee, FL | United States

Job description

T he Paramedic is responsible for providing medical care to our patients under the supervision of a Physician/PA/NP in an urgent care setting.

• Evaluate symptoms, reactions, and progress of patients by maintaining close contact with them.
• Assist in patient education.
• Assist the physician during the treatment and examination of the patient.
• Administer medication and treatments as ordered by the physician

NOTE: Operating hours are 3:30 pm- Midnight weekdays, and 11:30 am-Midnight weekends.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Supervision includes triaging and taking history utilizing EMR.
• Document all phone recommendations to patients.
• Input prescriptions as ordered and written by the physician.
• Submit timely through sure scripts if available.
• Make appointments for patients as ordered by the physician.
• Retrieve or accept the results of the test.
• Notify patients of abnormal lab results. 
• Make medical judgments as needed in collaboration with the physician/NP/PA.
• Verifies that the nurse's station and exam rooms are stocked.
• Facilitate patient flow. (Throughput)
• Follow up on patients with missed appointments where the welfare of the patient requires immediate medical attention or follow-up.
• Reports communicable diseases to infection control agencies as required.
• Administer medications including injections.
• Start IVs give updraft treatments
• Assist with suturing, casting, etc.
• Take the patient's temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and weight, and records the results on the patient’s chart. 
• Performs venipuncture as ordered by the physician.
• Prepare specimens and requisitions for reference laboratory
• Perform and run laboratory tests as ordered by the physician and follow proper laboratory and office policies to comply with office policy & procedure for OSHA/HIPPA standard
• Ensure nursing staff complies with OSHA/HIPPA policies & procedures.
• Keep track of inventory control on the computer
• Order medical, laboratory, and radiology supplies on a routine basis and keep a good inventory of consumables.
• Perform and documents QC and QA in a timely manner
• Compile with CLIA/COLA policies & procedures.
• Startup lab daily i.e. CBC machine, I-STAT machine.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

A graduate of an accredited school of Paramedic and currently registered with the State Board.

Medical office with Emergency Room experience preferred.

Licensure:

• Has annual certification in Basic Life Support. 
• State License 

Knowledge & Skills:

• Application of clinical knowledge.
• Demonstrate patience and tact in dealing with patients and their families.
• Use sound judgment in recognizing adverse reactions to treatment.
• Show evidence of caring for people and desire to provide a service to them.
• Show enthusiasm for the job and loyalty to the employer.
• Good professional writing skills.
• Excellent ability to communicate in English both written and oral

*Work environment*

• Considered second / evening shift and every other weekend
• Hours 3:30 pm-midnight weekday and 11:30 am-midnight weekends
• Full time based on 36 hours per week - must be willing to work rotating weekends

Sample schedule

• Week one (Mon, Tue, Sat-Sun)
• Week Two (Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri)
• May require traveling to other location(s)
• May require overtime (minimal) depending upon patient volume and clinic needs
• May sometimes leave later than the scheduled time

Benefits for Full Time employee and qualified dependents:

• Health Insurance including prescription drugs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term disability options
• Employee stock purchase program – 15% discount*
• 401k with company match**
• Long Term Care (LTC)
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Aflac Hospital, Critical Illness and Accident plans
• Identity Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Part Time Regular employee classifications also receive this benefit.

** Available to part-time regular and part-time casual employees age 21 and over.

Pediatrix® Medical Group, Inc. (Pediatrix) is the nation’s leading provider of physician services. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. Specialties include obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology complemented by more than 20 pediatric subspecialties, as well as pediatric primary and urgent care clinics. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. The physician-led company was founded in 1979 as a single neonatology practice and today provides its highly specialized and often critical care services through more than 5,000 affiliated physicians and other clinicians in 37 states. 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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