Career Center

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)
• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus*

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. Itâ™s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Nights (3pm - 3am) - 3 shifts per week.

The community youâ™ll be caring for:

• Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando
• We offer great benefits with immediate Health Insurance coverage
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America
• AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country
• We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

The role youâ™ll contribute: 

Practices in accordance with the philosophy, standards of care, policies, procedures and practice guidelines of Florida Hospital for Children; functions within the guidelines of the protocols for the transport program that are reviewed and agreed on by the Neonatal and Pediatric Medical Directors and Transport Manager. Identifies, plans, implements, and evaluates pediatric patients in collaboration with the medical team for receiving pediatric patients. Adheres to Florida Hospital Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value youâ™ll bring to the team:

• Demonstrates through behavior Florida Hospitalâ™s core values of Integrity, Compassion, Balance, Excellence, Stewardship and Teamwork as outlined in the organizationâ™s Performance Excellence program booklet.
• Assists in completing medication, supplies and equipment inventories each shift, restocking as needed.  Completes and submits logs as per department protocol. Keeps the work environment clean and organized.  Maintains the unit in a constant state of readiness. 
• Utilizes a working knowledge of the service areas and takes the most direct route to reach a destination. Operates emergency vehicles safely in a variety of weather and emergent conditions in accordance with established safety standards.  Effectively communicates delays and updates to dispatch. Immediately reports any damage or vehicle issues to the supervisor.
• Documents patient assessments provides interventions with accurate administration and calculation of medications and the responses, as per department protocols and FH policy. Utilizes specific knowledge in emergency care of pediatric and adolescent patients. 
• Works as a team member, able to effectively communicate with other health care members. Provides a complete verbal and written document for hand off of care and patient safety.
• Follows department SOPâ™s (standard operating procedures), treatment protocols and use of available resources.
• Proficiency in understanding and use of equipment/systems in the department to include but not limited to the Right Cad, EPCR, Cerner, cardiac monitor, medication pumps, stretchers, etc.

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Graduate of a paramedic program

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• AS degree in a health-related field
• Two years pediatric experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• Current Paramedic license with Florida State Board
• CEVO/EVOC (Commercial Emergency Vehicle Operator/Emergency Vehicle Operations Course)
• Active Class D or E Florida Driverâ™s License
• Driving record in accordance with Florida Hospital policy

CERTIFICATION PREFERRED:

• C-NPT (Certified in Neonatal Pediatric Transport)