Emergency Services Medic / Paramedic- Northeast ER

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is seeking a qualified Emergency Department Paramedic. The role involves assisting with airway management, patient triage, and medication administration under physician guidance.

Applicants must have an approved Paramedic Program education, at least one year of related experience, and relevant certifications including BLS and ACLS. This position is critical for providing care in emergencies and requires a Florida Paramedic license.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in an emergency department or related experience.
• Licensed Florida Paramedic required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with airway management and ventilation.
• Triages patients and classifies treatment priorities.
• Administers medications and starts IVs.

Skills

Airway management

Patient assessment

Trauma care

Medication administration

IV starting

Education

Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program

Job description

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only: Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, and the most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

How You'll Make An Impact

Job Summary:

• In the Emergency Department, under the direction of the physician or midlevel provider, assists with airway management and ventilation; patient assessment, care and treatment; and traumas.
• Triages patients and determines the nature and extent of illness, injury, classifies priorities for most immediate needs for treatment.
• Completes primary survey.
• Administers medications, starts IVs, administers IV solutions, in accordance with established protocols approved by the Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services, Medical Director of Emergency Services, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Clinical and Nursing Officer, and the Medical Executive Committee.

Reports

Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services, Medical Director of Emergency Services, Director of Emergency Services

Supervises

None

What You’ll Need To Apply

• Required Education: Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program; at least 21 years of age.
• Required Experience: Minimum: One (1) year experience in an emergency department or related experience.
• Required Certification/License/Registry: Minimum: Licensed Florida Paramedic. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). All Certifications and Licenses are required at the time of hire. All Certificates and Licenses must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.