Emergency Services Medic- Paramedic (Northeast ER)

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Florida seeks a Paramedic to work in the Emergency Department. The role involves assisting with patient assessments, triage, and medication administration, requiring a graduate of an approved Paramedic Program and a minimum of one year of ER experience. Candidates must hold a Florida Paramedic license and be ACLS and BLS certified. The position offers the opportunity to work under the direction of experienced physicians in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 21 years of age.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in an emergency department or related experience.
• Licensed Florida Paramedic required.
• Licensed Florida Paramedic; ACLS and BLS certifications; PALS preferred; all licenses/certifications active at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with airway management and ventilation under supervision.
• Triage patients and classify treatment priorities.
• Administer medications and start IVs according to protocols.
• Administers medications and starts IVs per established protocols.

Skills

Airway management

Patient assessment

Trauma care

Triage

Medication administration

Education

Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program

Licensed Florida Paramedic

Tools

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support certificate (PALS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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 certificate (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.