Paramedic

Tampa General Hospital; Spring Hill (FL); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Paramedic to deliver advanced medical care in a hospital setting, including trauma response, rapid assessment, and medication administration. The role emphasizes teamwork with physicians and nurses, adherence to protocols, and thorough documentation.

Required is a Florida-licensed paramedic with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications and at least 1 year in a clinical setting. Excellent under-pressure performance and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Paramedic license issued by Florida or Compact State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through ARC or AHA.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) through ARC or AHA.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) through ARC or AHA.
• 1 year of clinical setting experience recommended.

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 Clinical Nurse for timely interventions.
• Maintains complete and timely documentation of care provided.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

Paramedic program

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.