Emergency Medical Tech (Pool, Varies) Mobile ICU Job at Orlando Health
Position Summary:
Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies opened in 2006, providing programs and services focused on the unique needs of women and newborns. Specialized care covers all facets of women's health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. The hospital is “Magnet” recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care and is certified in perinatal care by The Joint Commission. Welcoming nearly 14,000 babies each year, the hospital’s 350 beds include 142 neonatal intensive care beds, making it one of the largest neonatal intensive care units under one roof in the country. As a sister hospital with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for Children, the hospital was included in the 2021-22 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for expertise in Neonatology, and, together with Orlando Health ORMC, was included in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021.
Position Summary
Provides safe transfer of patients to local facilities, discharges and outlying facilities. Responsibilities:
Documentation of each transfer to include: type of transfer and destination of patient being transported.
Communicates appropriate patient information with RN/RRT/Paramedic when transfer is by ambulance on the appropriate run sheet.
Demonstrates competency in advanced unit specific tasks and skills as defined by unit specific competency list.
Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
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
Maintains a calm courteous manner with all patients, co-workers and other contacts.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment within confines of the department/ambulance.
Assists RN/RRT/Paramedic in supply and stocking of all ALS units
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Qualifications:
High school graduate or equivalent
Successful completion of Emergency Medical Technician program from approved/accredited Department of Transportation (DOT) program. May also be a graduate of an additional paramedic program.
Licensure/Certification
Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license or Paramedic (PMD) license in the State of Florida –renewed every two (2) years.
Maintain current Basic life support certification (BLS).
Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certificate (EVOC) certification.
Valid Florida driver’s license with no more than six (6) points, at least 21 years of age, and must be insurable under the
Orlando Health Insurance carrier’s requirements and standards.
Experience
One (1) year of ambulance driving experience and/or Fire Department experience.
Located on the downtown Orlando campus, Orlando Health Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies opened in 2006, providing programs and services focused on the unique needs of women and newborns. Specialized care covers all facets of women's health, from comprehensive gynecological services and minimally invasive surgeries to obstetrics and high-risk pregnancies and births. The hospital is “Magnet” recognized for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care and is certified in perinatal care by The Joint Commission. Welcoming nearly 14,000 babies each year, the hospital’s 350 beds include 142 neonatal intensive care beds, making it one of the largest neonatal intensive care units under one roof in the country. As a sister hospital with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer for Children, the hospital was included in the 2021-22 “Best Children’s Hospitals” rankings by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for expertise in Neonatology, and, together with Orlando Health ORMC, was included in the IBM Watson Health 100 Top Hospitals® list for 2021.
Position Summary
Provides safe transfer of patients to local facilities, discharges and outlying facilities.
Essential Functions
Documentation of each transfer to include: type of transfer and destination of patient being transported.
Communicates appropriate patient information with RN/RRT/Paramedic when transfer is by ambulance on the appropriate run sheet.
Demonstrates competency in advanced unit specific tasks and skills as defined by unit specific competency list.
Communicates appropriate information regarding the patient’s condition to the RN and other members of the healthcare team.
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
Maintains a calm courteous manner with all patients, co-workers and other contacts.
Maintains a clean and safe working environment within confines of the department/ambulance.
Assists RN/RRT/Paramedic in supply and stocking of all ALS units
Demonstrates awareness of legal issues, patient rights and compliance with the standards of regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Education/Training
High school graduate or equivalent
Successful completion of Emergency Medical Technician program from approved/accredited Department of Transportation (DOT) program. May also be a graduate of an additional paramedic program.
Licensure/Certification
Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license or Paramedic (PMD) license in the State of Florida –renewed every two (2) years.
Maintain current Basic life support certification (BLS).
Emergency Vehicle Operator’s Certificate (EVOC) certification.
Valid Florida driver’s license with no more than six (6) points, at least 21 years of age, and must be insurable under the
Orlando Health Insurance carrier’s requirements and standards.
Experience
One (1) year of ambulance driving experience and/or Fire Department experience.
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