Paramedic ED

HCA Florida Destin - Fort Walton Hospital; Wright (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) plan with match

Education assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is seeking a skilled Paramedic to join the ER team. The department handles urgent and critical emergencies, from trauma to pediatric cases, with a team that values patient- and family-centered care.

The role requires a Florida Paramedic License and offers opportunities to work in a high-capability ED with robust benefits. The hospital emphasizes growth and high-quality care, seeking candidates committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• One year EMS experience preferred.
• Knowledge of body substance isolation.
• ACLS must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care and document patient responses.
• Protect patient privacy and confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Plan and implement patient care based on total assessment and patient age.
• Evaluate patient status and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the occurrence reporting system.

Skills

One year EMS experience

Body substance isolation

ACLS within 30 days

BLS within 30 days

PALS within 30 days

Education

State of Florida Paramedic License

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Paramedic ED you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced Paramedic to join our ER team. The Department is fully equipped to handle urgent and critical emergencies, including multiple trauma cases; cardiac, neurological and pediatric emergencies; orthopedic injuries; obstetrical and gynecological cases; and other emergencies. You will work with a phenomenal team that cares like family for each other and our patients and their families

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Practice, develop and endorse customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers.
• Serves as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
• Plan and implement patient care and teaching based on a total assessment and the age of the patient.
• Evaluate and document patient response; monitor and recognize changes in physiological and psychosocial status; take appropriate action based on assessment of the patient.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the occurrence reporting system.

Job Requirements

• State of Florida Paramedic License
• One (1) year of experience preferred
• Knowledge of body substance isolation
• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do" - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Paramedic ED opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital. We have over 300 of the most respected and qualified physicians in the area. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center. Our services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We give advanced care to critically ill patients. We offer emergency services at our main emergency room (ER). We also have a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs. Together, our team has an unwavering conviction to improve more lives in more ways.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.