Paramedic | UF Gainessville Emergency Department (Peds) | Part-time | Evening/ Nights

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

UF Health is seeking a Part-time Evening/Nights PED Technician in Gainesville, Florida. This role involves providing essential patient care under nursing direction, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include collecting data within the scope of practice and reporting to the nursing staff. Candidates must have a High School Diploma, completion of an approved Paramedic Program, and EMT-Paramedic certification in Florida.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is necessary.
• Graduation from an approved Paramedic Program is required.
• Current EMT-Paramedic certification in Florida is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care per physician orders.
• Collect pertinent data within certification scope.
• Report clinical findings to RN and ED Attending.

Skills

Clinical support

Patient advocacy

Trust and collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate from an approved Paramedic Program

Tools

Basic Life Support

Advanced Life Support

Job description

Part-time Evening/Nights PED Technician

The PED Technician functions under the direction of nursing services and as directed by department nursing staff. The PED Technician provides care for patients in accordance with physician orders, policies, procedures, established standards and administrative policies. Provides direct and indirect patient care while adhering to the mission and objectives of the hospital in order to meet the healthcare needs of patients and families. The PED Technician will be responsible for collecting pertinent data within their certification scope of practice and will report all clinical and psychosocial findings to the RN and ED Attending. The PED Technician provides clinical support to achieve the organization’s mission of excellent patient care and nursing’s vision of setting a new standard of excellence in autonomous and accountable nursing practice committed to patient advocacy and innovative patient care in a climate of trust and collaboration.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate from an approved Paramedic Program required.

Experience Requirements

• One year Paramedic experience preferred
• Demonstrated clinical skills in pre-hospital and critical care transport preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current certification as EMT-Paramedic in the State of Florida required.
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Life Support