Paramedic FSED Perdido

HCA Florida West Hospital; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida West Hospital in Pensacola, FL is seeking an experienced Paramedic to join our ER team. The department handles urgent and critical emergencies including trauma, cardiac, neurological and pediatric cases.

The role emphasizes patient advocacy, privacy, and high-quality care; you will assess, document, monitor patient status and respond to changes, while adhering to safety and reporting protocols. Florida license required.

Qualifications

• Florida Paramedic License required.
• 1 year of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of body substance isolation.
• ACLS must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• BLS must be obtained within 30 days of start date.
• PALS must be obtained within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and teaching based on comprehensive assessment.
• Document patient response and monitor changes in status.
• Act as patient/family advocate while protecting privacy.
• Demonstrate safety and reporting through the occurrence reporting system.
• Demonstrate courtesy and professional communication with internal and external customers.

Skills

Customer service

Patient advocacy

Clinical assessment

Documentation & monitoring

Education

State of Florida Paramedic License

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a Paramedic FSED you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida West Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary & Qualifications

We are seeking an experienced Paramedic to join our ER team. The department is fully equipped to handle urgent and critical emergencies, including multiple trauma cases; cardiac, neurological and pediatric emergencies; orthopedic injuries; obstetrical and gynecological cases; and other emergencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Practice, develop and endorse customer service skills in relationships with internal and external customers.
• Serve as the patient and family advocate with respect to the patient’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information.
• Plan and implement patient care and teaching based on a total assessment and the age of the patient.
• Evaluate and document patient response; monitor and recognize changes in physiological and psychosocial status; take appropriate action based on assessment of the patient.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the occurrence reporting system.

Job Requirements

• State of Florida Paramedic License
• One (1) year of experience preferred
• Knowledge of body substance isolation
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

NOTE: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.