Paramedic - Imaging Services

About the role

AdventHealth is hiring a full-time day-shift Paramedic for its Imaging Services in Orlando, Florida. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with no weekends and no holidays. The role covers patient care, monitoring and transport within the imaging environment.

Key responsibilities

• Use positive pressure ventilation devices, suction the upper airway and provide supplemental oxygen therapy
• Obtain patient history and vital signs, perform 12-lead EKGs and monitor/interpret cardiac telemetry
• Follow CDC isolation guidelines, use PPE correctly, practice hand hygiene and maintain aseptic technique
• Produce accurate, secure medical records and follow the process for amending them
• Assist with pre-procedural preparation and patient transport before and after procedures, including patients with sheaths or under sedation
• Assist the Emergency Department nurse in transporting STEMI patients to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab
• Remove arterial and venous sheaths, control bleeding and obtain hemostasis
• Use an external defibrillator for cardioversions, manual defibrillation and transcutaneous pacing
• Perform venipuncture for lab tests and CPR when needed
• Under physician supervision, perform exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress testing
• Monitor and transport patients on ACLS-approved medication drips, administer IV push medications and fluids, and establish peripheral IV access

Required profile

• Licensed Paramedic (required)
• High school graduate or equivalent (required); associate degree preferred
• 1+ years of paramedic experience preferred; cardiology experience preferred
• Florida Level 2 background screening applies

Required skills

• Licensed Paramedic certification (required)
• BLS/CPR certification (required)
• ACLS certification (required)
• Basic arrhythmia interpretation (required); advanced ECG training and interpretation preferred
• Computer knowledge preferred

What we offer

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance from day one
• Paid time off from day one
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 4 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Career development and whole-person well-being resources
• Mental health support and pet benefits

Pay range: $20.58 - $32.92.