Paramedic Freestanding ED

Ascension; Milton (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: EAP, counseling, &

spiritual care and stress management

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Paramedic for the Freestanding ED - Pace location in Pace, FL. You will identify, intervene, and stabilize patients under medical direction, implement transport protocols, and educate patients and families about treatments.

You’ll also maintain transport equipment to ensure safety for patients, families, and staff. The role requires Florida paramedic credentials, BLS/ACLS instruction within set timeframes, and a strong commitment to patient care in a fast-paced ED

Qualifications

• Paramedic credentialed from the International Board of Specialty Certification or Florida EMS credentials.
• Instructor or ACLS/BLS certifications obtained within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, intervenes, and stabilizes the ill or injured patient under physician/RN direction.
• Initiates interventions per transport team protocols; monitors, records and communicates patient condition.
• Provides population-specific education to patient and family about illness and therapies.
• Inspects, maintains, and cares for equipment to ensure safety of transport team, patients and public.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Pace, FL
• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
• Department: Freestanding ED - Pace
• Schedule: Rotating | PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Identifies, intervenes, and stabilizes the ill or injured patient under the direction and in collaboration with a physician and/or Registered Nurse.
• Initiates and implements interventions based on transport team protocols. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.
• Provides population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions.
• Inspects, maintains and cares for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • One or more of the following:
    • Paramedic specializing in Flight credentialed from the International Board of Specialty Certification obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
    • Paramedic credentialed from the Florida Emergency Medical Services obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Instructor specializing in Advanced Cardio Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • One or more of the following:
    • Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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