Paramedic

​Florida Dental As; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Dental As is seeking a skilled Paramedic EMT to care for our pediatric dental patients during in-office general anesthesia sedation. You will work with the dental team to ensure safe, compassionate care in a dedicated surgical setting.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years EMT experience with pediatric exposure, an active EMT license, BCLS (on-site, not online), ACLS, and PALS as required. This on-site role emphasizes patient safety and family comfort.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as an EMT with pediatric experience.
• EMT license is required by state of employment.
• BCLS certification required upon employment; online certification not acceptable.
• ACLS certification is required.
• PALS certification as required by facility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pediatric patients' care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are ready.
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
• Monitor pediatric patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc)
• Exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters.
• Perform and document thorough evaluation pediatric patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with policy and procedure.
• Check dressings and operative sites of your patients and report abnormalities to the dentist/surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for both patients and families.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Skills

EMT experience

Pediatric experience

Education

EMT License

ACLS certification

PALS certification

BCLS certification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a dental sedation practice with a culture of putting our pediatric dental patients first. We are a dental practice that offers general anesthesia in-office to treat our young patients in a timely and stress-free manner. Our practice model allows us to complete all necessary dental treatments in a single appointment, ensuring the treatment is performed safely without causing any lasting anxiety for the child. With a dedicated surgical suite, we are seeking a Paramedic EMT with pediatric experience to care for our pediatric dental patients during their in-office GA sedation appointment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a practice that prioritizes the well-being of our pediatric patients.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Paramedic EMT with pediatric experience to care for our pediatric dental patients during their in-office GA sedation appointment.

What you will do in this role:

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate and experienced Paramedic EMT to join our team, where you will play a crucial role in caring for pediatric dental patients during their in-office general anesthesia sedation appointment.

• Prepare pediatric patients' care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are ready.
• Demonstrate proper airway management techniques.
• Monitor pediatric patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc)
• Exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters.
• Perform and document thorough evaluation pediatric patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with policy and procedure.
• Check dressings and operative sites of your patients and report abnormalities to the dentist/surgeon.
• Provide a safe and comforting environment for both patients and families.
• Ensure patients meet discharge criteria.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years experience as an EMT with pediatric experience
• EMT license is required by state of employment
• Required valid BCLS Certification upon employment. online certification not acceptable
• ACLS required
• PALS as required by facility