Paramedic Pediatric ED

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

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Spiritual care resources

Job summary

Ascension Health in Pensacola seeks a skilled Flight Paramedic for the Studer Family Children’s Hospital transport team. You will identify, intervene, and stabilize pediatric patients under physician and RN supervision, and implement protocols to ensure rapid, safe transport.

You’ll monitor conditions, document treatments, educate families, and maintain equipment to uphold safety for patients and staff across transports.

Qualifications

• ALS required within 6 months of hire.
• BLS required within 30 days of hire.
• Paramedic credentials: Flight or Florida EMS prior to hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Advanced Life Support

BLS

Flight Paramedic

Education

High School diploma equivalency

Associate's degree/Technical degree

4 years of applicable experience

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Pensacola

• Facility: Studer Family Childrenâs Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart

• Department: Pediatric Emergency Department

• Schedule: Rotating | PRN

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

• 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) (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.

Min Salary: 19.47

Max Salary 27.14