Paramedic - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

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The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Paramedic to join our team of professionals

Duties:

• Operates the Mobile Health Clinic (MHC) to and from Florida International University (FIU) locations as requested by the MHC Program.
• Prepares the clinic at the start of each day, and secures all medical items prior to departure. Performs daily 360 external walk around inspection of mobile clinic pre/post trip.
• Assists patients entering and exiting the mobile health clinic. Operates wheel-chair lift and prepares patients for transport.
• Conducts triage for all patients by checking vital signs, obtaining patient history and providing care through the entire visit. Documents in the Electronic Medical Record and updates providers on patient needs. May have contact and/or access to minors and/or vulnerable persons within the MHC.
• Manages the control of vaccines, provides patients with information and consent forms prior to vaccine administration.
• Responsible for all lab specimens, ensuring specimens are labeled correctly and contacts lab for specimen pick-up and result status if needed.
• Inspects all medical equipment to ensure serviceability and compliance with safety and infection control regulations and standards.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and informs management of any supplies needed and medications that will be expiring.
• Handles sterile equipment and tools following the correct sterilizing techniques. Responsible for delivering nonsterile tools to Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) for autoclaving and picking up tools once autoclaving is complete. Maintains Autoclaving Tools Log.
• Monitors temperature control of refrigerator, freezer, and ambiance. Able to receive notifications regarding temperature changes. Handles all IT equipment issues while on the MHC.
• Ensures the safety of all FIU providers, , students, staff and patients on the Mobile Health Center including FIU/NHELP Police contact as well as panic alarm testing.
• Keeps records of daily procedures, vehicle maintenance logs including vaccine and medication logs, panic alarm, eye wash station, IT and AED and reports any issues to management.
• Responsible for fueling the MHC as well as adding water to the fresh water tank and checking gray water levels Maintains records of all vehicle repairs, maintenance and reports any vehicle problems/issue to the Operations Manager or Clinical Director.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

High school diploma or GED and Paramedic Certification from an accredited Paramedic program.
1 Year of experience working as a paramedic and/or emergency medical technician.
Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification/Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
Emergency Vehicle Operators Certification (EVOC)

Driving experience with an Emergency Vehicle Operators Certification (EVOC) preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life support preferred.
Must be able to recognize life-threating situations and must be knowledgeable in the treatment of such situation based on the paramedic scope of practice

Staff

$43,000 - $48,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Operating University Vehicles (all types)

Criminal Background Check
Driver's License Check
Fingerprinting Check

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Since 1945, the Florida Legislature has made a provision to give preference in the hiring process to United States war veterans in recognition of their military, naval, or air service who meet specific conditions. The conditions are as follows:

• Veterans with a VA service-connected disability
• Spouses of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability
• Honorably discharged veterans with wartime service.
• Unmarried widow or widower of a veteran who died as a result of a service-connected disability
• A veteran who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, to include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.

Florida International University honors this policy and will comply with Veterans' Preference guidelines when filling staff positions. Any applicant claiming Veterans' Preference will be required to attach a DD214 with each application submitted for verification.

If there are any questions concerning Veterans' Preference, please contact Talent Acquisition & Management by calling 305-348-2500.
For additional information on Veterans' Preference, visit http://www.floridavets.org/.

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