Paramedic, Baptist South

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health seeks a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department at Baptist Medical Center South in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time shift opportunity, with responsibilities under RN supervision in a fast-paced hospital setting.

You will assist with patient assessments, treatment, and documentation in the EMR, while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure timely and compassionate care for patients in critical moments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Licensed Registered Paramedic required.
• BLS certification required.
• ICS 300/400 preferred.
• ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist RNs in providing care to patients with urgent and emergent healthcare needs.
• Support activities of daily living and maintain a safe patient environment.
• Collect and label lab specimens accurately.
• Monitor and record patient intake and output.
• Document all patient care and observations in the EMR.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.

Skills

BLS

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Associate of Arts/Science

Job description

About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville’s only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

Job Description

Baptist Health is seeking to add a Paramedic to our Emergency Department at Baptist Medical Center South located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a full-time shift opportunity.

At Baptist Health, a Paramedic in the Emergency Department plays a key role in supporting patient care and ensuring timely, compassionate service during critical moments. The Paramedic works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist with patient assessments, treatment, and documentation in a fast-paced hospital environment.

As a Paramedic, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting RNs in providing care to patients with urgent and emergent healthcare needs.
• Supporting activities of daily living and maintaining a safe patient environment.
• Collecting and labeling lab specimens accurately.
• Monitoring and recording patient intake and output.
• Documenting all patient care and observations in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.

Education &CredentialRequirements:

• High School Diploma Required
• Associate of Arts/Science Preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Incident Command system (ICS) 300, 400 Preferred
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Preferred
• Licensed Registered Paramedic Required

Primary Location:

South - Main Building