Paramedic - Emergency Department/Full Time, Nights

The Paramedic is responsible for responding to requests by the nursing staff or physician staff to assist with BLS interventions and to assist with emergency care within the emergency department according to protocols and polices approved by the hospital and emergency department medical director, and hospital policy. This position performs other duties related to the provision of care as assigned after appropriate training.

What you will do

• Maintains current documentation and required licensure, certifications, required education, and competencies in accordance with unit scope of service and professional standards. Pursues professional growth and development and takes the initiative in seeking opportunities to meet this need.
• Performs focused patient assessments, which may include obtaining and documenting vital signs, pain assessments, generalized reassessments; monitoring cardiac rhythms and treatment responses; assisting with patient stabilization and ongoing care; and promptly communicating changes in patient condition to care team.
• Establishes peripheral IV access, collects laboratory specimens, performs 12-lead EKGSs and cardiac monitoring, wound care, splinting and other diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Administers medications in accordance with provider orders, organizational policies, and scope of practice; monitors patient response to treatment; and maintains accurate documentation.
• Responds to emergent cases assisting with resuscitation efforts.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Technical Diploma/Certificate Paramedic Required

Minimum Work Experience

• 1 year Experince in a health care setting. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Paramedic Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required
• ACLS Provider (ACLS) American Heart Association within 90 Days Required
• Non-violent crisis intervention (CPI) within 90 Days Required

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse