Paramedic

Tampa General Hospital; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a skilled Paramedic to provide advanced medical care in a hospital setting. You will assess patients, administer life-saving interventions, and stabilize patients before or during transfer to specialized units, working closely with physicians and nurses.

The role requires a Technical Paramedic program, Florida/Compact State license, and certifications (BLS/ACLS/PALS). One year of clinical experience and EK... recognition within 30 days are expected.

Qualifications

• Paramedic program completion required.
• Paramedic license issued by Florida or a Compact State.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• At least 1 year clinical setting experience.
• EKG recognition within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care tasks in a safe and competent manner per standard of care and hospital policy.
• Coordinates care with the Clinical Nurse and interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes.
• Recognizes changes in patient status and reports to the Clinical Nurse for timely interventions.
• Maintains complete and timely documentation reflecting care provided.
• Communicates with multidisciplinary team, patients, and families.
• Maintains ongoing communication with Clinical Nurse throughout shift for accuracy of information.
• Responds promptly to patient requests for assistance in a professional manner.
• Assists with transfers, triage, or ER operations as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Patient assessment

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

Paramedic program

Paramedic license (Florida/Compact)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

A paramedic in a hospital setting provides advanced medical care to patients in emergency situations. Their primary responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering life-saving interventions and stabilizing patients before or during transfer to specialized care units. They collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to implement treatment plans. Hospital-based paramedics are often involved in trauma response, rapid assessments, medication administration, and using advanced medical equipment. They must also document patient conditions, treatments given, and outcomes.

In this role, paramedics are expected to work efficiently under pressure, maintain strong communication skills, and adhere to established protocols. Their duties may also include assisting with patient transfers, triage, or emergency room operations. This position requires proficiency in critical thinking, decision-making, and staying updated on medical protocols and equipment.

Essential Functions

• Performs patient care tasks in a safe and competent manner without deviation from the standard of care or hospital policy and procedure.
• Coordinates care with the Clinical Nurse and other interdisciplinary are to optimize patient outcomes.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patient status and report changes to Clinical Nurse immediately and assist in providing appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
• Maintains complete and timely documentation that assures accurate reflection of care provided.
• Provided appropriate communication with multidisciplinary team members, patients and their families.
• Maintains communication with Clinical Nurse throughout entire shift to ensure accuracy of information and care provided.
• Promptly responds to patients request for assistance in professional and effective manner.
• Performs other functions as assigned which may include assuring a clean environment, basic housekeeping, restocking equipment or supplies, report damaged or unsafe/malfunctioning equipment according to policy

Qualifications

Education

• Technical Program- Paramedic program

License/Registration

• Paramedic - Issued by Florida or Compact State

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Work Experience and Additional Information

• 1 year experience in clinical setting
• Must attend EKG recognition within 30 days of hire.