Emergency Paramedic - Fast-Paced ED Care & Impact

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital; Loxahatchee Groves (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition assistance

Fertility and family building support

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Job summary

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is looking for a dedicated ED Paramedic to join our emergency department team in Florida. The role involves patient-centered care, data collection, monitoring vital signs, and administering treatments within scope of practice.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure safe patient care and efficient flow through the ED. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, and Paramedic licensure, with 1 year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Graduate accredited Program.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Current Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification or must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
• Assists in facilitating the flow of patients through the emergency care system. Maintains clear communication with medical providers and nurses assigned to patient about all patient care issues.
• Receives patient report from EMS by radio and/or receives EMS hand-off reports at facility.
• Obtains and documents initial vital signs and monitors vital signs as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
• Documents the administration of care promptly and thoroughly in the patient medical record.
• Administers prescribed medications, within the defined scope of practice per state regulation.

Skills

Paramedic

BLS

ACLS

PALS

CPI

Job description

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital is looking for a dedicated ED Paramedic to join our emergency department team in Florida. The role involves patient-centered care, data collection, monitoring vital signs, and administering treatments within scope of practice.

You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure safe patient care and efficient flow through the ED. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, PALS, CPI, and Paramedic licensure, with 1 year of experience preferred.