POOL PARAMEDIC bei Seminole County Sheriff's Office, FL
Seminole County Sheriff's Office, FL · Sanford, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Optionales Büro in Sanford
About the Department
Position Duties
- Interviews and conducts initial screening on new inmates to obtain medical information/screening. Provides initial inmate care as required. Completes physical assessments on inmates in accordance with medical protocol. Documents all care and assessments per policy.
- Performs a variety of healthcare and diagnostic procedures and tests to include vital signs, injections, IV insertion, phlebotomy procedures, PPD insertion and readings, urinalysis, wound care, and blood sugar tests within the scope of practice and licensure.
- Reviews physician transcription, lab results, and electronic medical records to ensure prescribed treatments are administered. Administers medications as directed.
- Logs use of medical supplies including administered medications, needles, syringes, keys, and medical instruments per policy.
- Assists physician when seeing patients and transcribing physician orders. Provides emergency care to inmates or staff as required.
- Maintains drug, narcotic, and sharps counts in accordance with division policies and procedures.
- Prepares, maintains, and scans medical documents as needed. Documents encounters in the electronic medical record using the approved SOAPE format.
- May be assigned special projects as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned to fulfill the needs of the division.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must possess and maintain a State of Florida license as a Paramedic
- Must possess and maintain current licensure and CPR, OSHA updates, and CEU certifications as required for licensure and accreditation
- Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
Other Qualifications
The work environment for this position is within the confines of the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. This position has direct contact with inmates. The position is assigned to a day or night shift with rotating days off.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Some sedentary work and some standing and walking; constant use of a computer
Lifting-Able to lift at least 25 pounds without assistance
Visual-Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work
Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching
Emotional/Psychological-Potential contact with hostile individuals; direct inmate contact, exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma, grief and death; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration
Special Requirements- Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime
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