Paramedic - Emergency Department

Health First; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Health First in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Paramedic (EMT-P) to provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the charge nurse, RN, or physician. The role focuses on delivering timely EMS care, medication administration, and procedure support in a hospital setting.

The position requires Florida Paramedic licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS credentials, and strong teamwork and communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Paramedic (EMT-P) program.
• Florida paramedic licensure.
• Current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider card.
• Current AHA ACLS card.
• Current AHA PALS card within six months of start date.
• Proficiency with MS Office and other applications related to role.
• Ability to detect dysrhythmias and notify the assigned nurse.
• Strong critical thinking and prioritization.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Excellent customer service and English language skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Completes twelve lead EKGs and initiates monitoring.
• Starts oxygen therapy and administers meds as directed by RN.
• Inserts IV/IO, maintains IV fluids, and documents infusion site status.
• Transports unmonitored or stable monitored patients as needed.
• Assists physician or RN with procedures; applies dressings; follows PPE and safety regulations.
• Maintains room and work area cleanliness; serves as a customer service champion.
• Administers ACLS medications when licensed practitioner is present.
• Performs defibrillation and cardioversion when licensed practitioner is present.

Skills

Dysrhythmia recognition

Critical thinking

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Paramedic (EMT-P) program

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Paramedic supports Health First’s Value Promise of Ease, Access, Convenience, Quality and Delight by performing patient care under the direction of and as assigned by the charge nurse, registered nurse and/or physician or their designee. The Paramedic delivers appropriate direct and indirect patient care in compliance with regulatory and department processes.

Primary Accountabilities

• Completes twelve (12) lead Electrocardiograms (EKGs); initiates cardiac monitoring and performs venipuncture for testing.
• Initiates oxygen therapy and administers oral and parenteral medications as directed by Registered Nurse (RN).
• Insert peripheral Intravenous and IO; hangs IV fluid without medication and maintains prescribed IV flow rates. Observes and documents condition of infusion site; removes IV lines as directed by RN.
• Transports unmonitored patients to inpatient units as needed; transports stable (no blood infusion, drips, or oxygen >50%) monitored patients to Progressive Care Units (PCU) and med‑tele units or accompanies RN when transporting to specialty units.
• Assists physician or RN with procedures and exams. Applies dressings/slings/splints. Follows CDC isolation guidelines, demonstrates appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), performs hand washing according to policy and enforces safety regulations.
• Serves as a customer service champion, and maintains room and work area cleanliness.
• Administers Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) medications when licensed practitioner present at bedside.
• Performs defibrillation and cardioversion when licensed practitioner present at bedside.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Completion of a Paramedic (EMT-P) program.
• Work Experience: None.
• Licensure: Paramedic (EMT-P) licensure in the State of Florida.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA PALS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card within six (6) months of start date and maintained.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency with MS Office and other applications related to role.
• Demonstrates ability to detect dysrhythmias and notifies the assigned nurse or charge nurse of abnormalities.
• Ability to use critical thinking to prioritize.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates effective communication with other members of the health care team and promotes effective team functioning.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful environment.
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to communicate effectively with a variety of age groups and other members of the healthcare team.
• Ability to speak/understand written and verbal instructions in the English language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification: Paramedic Registry from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

Physical Requirements

• Physically agile; requires walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching majority of the shift.
• Heavy work that frequently includes lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without assistance.
• May require moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to indoor environments and outdoor environments with extreme temperatures, air contamination, dirt, grease, or water.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• May operate various types of manual and motorized equipment used in the transportation of materials.
• May be exposed to intense noise or vibration and awkward or confined work position.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

Schedule: Part-Time
Shift Times: 700am – 700pm
Paygrade: PG-31