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Paramedic, Day Shift - Emergency Services - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital
Orlando Health, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Paramedic, Day Shift - Emergency Services - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital
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Paramedic, Day Shift - Emergency Services - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital
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Position Summary Site:
FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital
Location:
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Position:
Paramedic
Department:
Emergency Services
Shift:
Days
Elevating Healthcare in Wesley Chapel and West Florida, Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is poised to revolutionize healthcare in the region. This five‑story, state‑of‑the‑art multi‑specialty hospital spans 380,000 square feet and is purpose‑built to serve one of Florida’s fastest‑growing communities with exceptional, outcomes‑focused care.
Designed For Excellence
Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build‑out
9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real‑time imaging capabilities
Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more
From life‑saving procedures to advanced diagnostics, this facility is engineered to meet the evolving needs of our community with precision and compassion.
Job Summary 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 normal saline without additives, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, and assists with the application of skeletal traction/splints/immobilizers and other orthopedic equipment.
Responsibilities
Delivers patient care requiring advanced skills and judgment in the Emergency Department setting as directed by the Nursing Operations manager or their designee to include protocol orders or guidelines within approved current Emergency Department Paramedic competency.
The competency will not exceed the scope of practice for a paramedic in the State of Florida.
Orlando Health is a licensed EMS provider and all care delivered in the emergency department is under the supervision of a physician (protocols/standing orders).
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 Nursing Operations manager or their designee.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
Participates in maintaining the Emergency Department to be clean, safe, organized and stocked. Demonstrates awareness of patient’s rights and legal issues.
Complies with all standards as required by regulatory and accreditation agencies.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
The Emergency Department Paramedic must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the emergency department.
The individual must demonstrate a knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements related to his or her age‑specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the emergency department’s policies, procedures, and competencies.
Qualifications 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
Must obtain and maintain PALS certification within one year of hire.
Experience
None.
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Paramedic, Day Shift - Emergency Services - Wiregrass Ranch Hospital
role at
Orlando Health
Position Summary Site:
FMCOH Wiregrass Ranch Hospital
Location:
Wesley Chapel, Florida
Position:
Paramedic
Department:
Emergency Services
Shift:
Days
Elevating Healthcare in Wesley Chapel and West Florida, Orlando Health Wiregrass Ranch Hospital is poised to revolutionize healthcare in the region. This five‑story, state‑of‑the‑art multi‑specialty hospital spans 380,000 square feet and is purpose‑built to serve one of Florida’s fastest‑growing communities with exceptional, outcomes‑focused care.
Designed For Excellence
Opening with 102 beds, expandable to 300 beds at full build‑out
9 advanced operating rooms, including a hybrid OR with real‑time imaging capabilities
Comprehensive services in cardiology, neurology, oncology, surgery, and more
From life‑saving procedures to advanced diagnostics, this facility is engineered to meet the evolving needs of our community with precision and compassion.
Job Summary 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 normal saline without additives, ECG interpretations, dysrhythmias recognition, and assists with the application of skeletal traction/splints/immobilizers and other orthopedic equipment.
Responsibilities
Delivers patient care requiring advanced skills and judgment in the Emergency Department setting as directed by the Nursing Operations manager or their designee to include protocol orders or guidelines within approved current Emergency Department Paramedic competency.
The competency will not exceed the scope of practice for a paramedic in the State of Florida.
Orlando Health is a licensed EMS provider and all care delivered in the emergency department is under the supervision of a physician (protocols/standing orders).
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 Nursing Operations manager or their designee.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions
Participates in maintaining the Emergency Department to be clean, safe, organized and stocked. Demonstrates awareness of patient’s rights and legal issues.
Complies with all standards as required by regulatory and accreditation agencies.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
The Emergency Department Paramedic must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the emergency department.
The individual must demonstrate a knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements related to his or her age‑specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the emergency department’s policies, procedures, and competencies.
Qualifications 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
Must obtain and maintain PALS certification within one year of hire.
Experience
None.
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