Paramedic - USFTGP Cardiovascular

Works under the direct supervision and responsibility of a physician. Assists staff, providers, residents, and medical students with patient care, clerical, and organizational tasks using a team-based approach in providing patient care. Provides information to patients so they may fully utilize and benefit from the care services. May be assigned to specific medical specialty (e.g., surgery, cardiology, neurology) to help with patient care related to that specialty or may be expected to cross-cover multiple specialties. Works closely with supervisor to assure responsibilities defined below are fulfilled in a timely manner.

Essential Functions:

• Perform patient care tasks such as take vital signs, assist with physical examinations, administer subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular injections, perform EKGs, provide BLS and AED, perform basic lab procedures/collect lab specimens, and observe and report patient signs ...