Paramedic Freestanding ED

Ascension Health; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension Health in Perdido/Pensacola, FL, is seeking a full-time mid-shift Transport Paramedic for the Freestanding ED - Perdido. You will identify and stabilize patients, initiate interventions, and coordinate with physicians and nurses to ensure safe transport.

Strong equipment maintenance and patient education skills are essential. The role requires ALS and BLS certifications within specified timeframes, plus Paramedic Flight or FL EMS credentials.

Qualifications

• ALS required within 180 days of hire; AHA/ARC accepted.
• BLS within 30 days; AHA/ARC accepted.
• One or more: Paramedic Flight credential from IBSC or Florida EMS before hire.

Responsibilities

• Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient under physician/RN direction.
• Initiate and implement interventions per transport team protocols.
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition and treatment as appropriate.
• Provide population-specific education to patient and family about illness and therapies.
• Inspect, maintain, and care for equipment to ensure safety.

Skills

Advanced Life Support

BLS Certification

Flight Paramedic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 2 years experience

Associate's/Technical degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Perdido / Pensacola, FL

• Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola

• Department: Freestanding ED - Perdido

• Schedule: Mid Shift | Full-Time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Identify, intervene, and stabilize the ill or injured patient under the direction and in collaboration with a physician and/or Registered Nurse.

• Initiate and implement interventions based on transport team protocols.

• Monitor, record and communicate patient condition and treatment, as appropriate.

• Provide population specific education to the patient and family about the patient's illness and therapeutic interventions.

• Inspect, maintain and care for equipment to ensure safety of the transport team, patients and public.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• One or more of the following required:

• 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.

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

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 19.47

Max Salary 27.14