Paramedic - ER Trauma & Acute Care Specialist

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc.; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is seeking a Florida-licensed paramedic to join the Emergency Department team. Under the direction of the physician or midlevel provider, you will assist with airway management, patient assessment, care and treatment, and trauma care.

You will triage patients, determine priorities, and perform the primary survey. Requires ACLS and BLS; PALS preferred. TMH is an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free workplace and thorough pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program.
• Minimum: 21 years of age.
• Minimum: Licensed Florida Paramedic. ACLS certification. BLS certification. Preferred: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). All certifications/licenses required at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• In the Emergency Department, under the direction of the physician or midlevel provider, assists with airway management and ventilation; patient assessment, care and treatment; and traumas.
• Triages patients and determines the nature and extent of illness, injury, classifies priorities for most immediate needs for treatment.
• Completes primary survey.
• Administers medications, starts IVs, administers IV solutions, in accordance with established protocols approved by the Medical Director of Emergency Medical Services, Medical Director of Emergency Services, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Clinical and Nursing Officer, and the Medical Executive Committee.

Skills

Airway management

Patient assessment

Trauma care

Education

Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program

Job description

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) is seeking a Florida-licensed paramedic to join the Emergency Department team. Under the direction of the physician or midlevel provider, you will assist with airway management, patient assessment, care and treatment, and trauma care.

You will triage patients, determine priorities, and perform the primary survey. Requires ACLS and BLS; PALS preferred. TMH is an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free workplace and thorough pre-employment screening.