Paramedic Jobs in Florida

Job Title: Paramedic- PRN Company: IASIS Healthcare Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Description: The following statments are intended to describe the major elements and requirements of the position and should not be taken as an all-inclusive list of reponsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals assigned to this job.The Critical Care Technician/Paramedic is responsible for assisting the professional nursing staff and physicians with the care of the Emergency Department patients while considering the special needs of the infant throughthe geriatric patient.*When directed by the Registered Nurse, assists in information gathering for the triage process.*Answer the telephone in a professional manner; direct calls to appropriate individuals, and/or take messages.*Obtains vital signs according to age and condition, following policy and reports them to the nurse assigned to that patient.*Uses New Wave and HBOC for order input and charge entry accurately and efficiently.*Performs 12 lead EKGs and immediately and refers them to the ordering physician for review. Places patient on telemetry as requested and printfirststrip for nurse.*Performs phlebotomy as outlined in policy/procedure.*Assures BCX room kept neat and clean, scans all items before removing them from stock.*Splints extremities accurately per physician order.*Performs IV Therapy, including IV starts and administration of medications per policy/procedures.All postings subject to close without notice.

Job Title: Flight Nurses and Flight Paramedics Company: Location: Sarasota, FL Description: Flight Nurse and Flight Paramedic Position Description Contract Employer: Air Escort, Inc. - Experience traveling to destinations all over the world with Air Escort's Medical Flight Program. Title: RN and Fight Paramedics Location: Must Reside within 60 miles of Bradenton - Staff members need only be located close to a major airport and available on as needed basis. Position requires occasional International Travel. Description: Reporting to the Director, Flight Operations, Contract Position is responsible for providing care for patients requiring transport from a referring health care facility to a secondary/tertiary health care center, or from homes to homes, rehab centers. Other duties include performing medical procedures in accordance with medical service policies and procedures manual, medical protocols manual, along with other related duties. Candidates must possess a valid Registered Nursing License or valid NREMT-Paramedic with no conditions/restrictions, as well as current ACLS, and current CPR. Candidates must possess experience in emergency and/or ICU or for Paramedics no less than 3 years active full time employment in a ALS ambulance service, previous flight experience is a plus. Previous flight nurse, or pre-hospital ambulance experience, BLS or ALS level would be an asset. Foreign Languages a plus. Must be a strong independent thinker, problem solver, and willing to make critical decisions quickly and decisively. Additionally, must be willing to obtain necessary immunizations required by foreign governments for entry into their countries. Position requires a valid passport. Plesae no phone calls. Submit resume to this ad for consideration Conditions of employment: pre-employment medical clearance (TB testing, Criminal Records Check, NREMT-P, RN License Verification) Work Hours: Odd hours, including weekends and wearing a uniform may be required of this position. Combinations of Commercial Aircraft and Air Ambulances may be used. Working Conditions: Airports, commercial aircraft, private aircraft, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation center pickup and drop off locations. Occasional inclement weather. Must be willing to lift patients with assistance during wheelchair, aisle chair and hospital bed transfer. Must be able to monitor and care for patients on international flights greater than 15 hours.

Job Title: FF/Paramedic - Taylor County Company: Florida State Firefighter Location: Madison, FL Description: Under occasional supervision, performs fire suppression duties and provides emergency medical treatment at the Paramedic level on assigned shift. Performs duties in accordance with all established policies, procedures and medical protocol. Maintains and prepares required records and reports. Participates in training, fire prevention and education programs as required. Reports to the Lieutenant. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Must have graduated from high school or received GED and have progressive responsibilities with a combination of training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job. Two or more years of recent fire fighting/paramedic experience is preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION: Possession of Florida Fire Fighter II Certification. Possession and maintenance of Florida Paramedic Certification and Advanced Cardiac Life support by the American Heart Association. Possession of a current Emergency Vehicle Operators Course (EVOC) certification or equivalent approved by the State of Florida. Also, a valid Class E Florida driver license.

Job Title: Firefighter/Paramedic - Treasure Island, FL Company: Location: Treasure Island, FL Description: General fire fighting work in protection of life and property through combating,extinguishing, and preventing fires. in addition to evaluation and treatment of patients at the advanced life support level; and maintaining fire department equipment and quarters. Work involves the performance of hazardous tasks underemergency conditions which may require strenuous exertion under such handicaps as heat, smoke, and cramped surroundings. Emergency medical services response at the advanced life support level is required. Possession of a standard high school diploma or equivalent. Possession and maintenance of a current State of Florida Firefighter II Certification. Possession and maintenance of current State of Florida Paramedic License. Possession and maintenance of a valid State of Florida class “E” Driver License and completion of Emergency Vehicle Operators’ Course. Possession and maintenance of a current certification card from the Office of the Medical Director, Pinellas County. Possession and maintenance of current ACLS, ITLS, and CPR cards. Must be able to pass a medical examination, background investigation, and successfully complete Firefighter Physical Abilities testing. Must be non-tobacco users for at least one year, and will continue to be non-users of tobacco or tobacco products on or off duty for the duration of their employment.

Job Title: Transport Paramedic-EMS Transports, FT, (72hrs/ppd) Company: Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Location: Tallahassee, FL Description: Job Summary:  Provides advanced life support, emergency care and transportation to the sick and/or injured.Education:  HS diploma/GED and graduation from an accredited Paramedic program.Experience:  One year of advanced life support ambulance experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Licensure:  State of FL Paramedic License.Other Requirements:  Must meet all current requirements of Chapter 64 E-2 Florida Administrative Code and all applicable Florida Statutes for Paramedics.Must have Class "E" Drivers License, ACLS and BLS certification, HAZ-MAT Awareness and EVOC. PALS and BTLS preferred.Hiring Range:  $11.28 - $13.82/hrNote:  All certifications and licenses are required at the time of employment and must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

Job Title: ED Paramedic Company: Indian River Medical Center Location: Vero Beach, FL Description: Job Details: Job Summary: Provides compassionate service and respects the personal dignity of patients, public and co-workers in a spirit of cooperation. Assists the professional nursing staff in the provision of direct and indirect patient care within the Emergency Department. Always works under the direction of physicians and licensed registered nursing personnel. Educational & Experience Requirements: High school diploma required. Current N-RPM in state of Florida-Paramedic; maintains renewal. Is registered in the National Registry as N-Rpm or must obtain registration within 12 months of hire. ACLS, PALS, and BCLS certifications required; maintains renewal. One year healthcare experience and field experience.

Job Title: Paramedics and Emergency Room RNs Company: NCH Healthcare System Location: Naples, FL Description: You decide what’s most important. Is it balancing work with a personal life and time with your family? Furthering your career by developing new skills and experience? The comfort and security of comprehensive insurance and retirement programs? Wherever you are in life you’ll find the support you need at NCH Healthcare System. Our comprehensive – and flexible – programs let you choose the benefits that are important to you. And, if you can’t “benefit” from our basic package, you can waive those benefits in return for higher pay. Offering this kind of flexibility is just one of the ways that we make sure It’s All About You. We are currently seeking full-time Paramedics and Emergency Room Experienced RNs to provide quality patient care, diagnosing and treatment with ALS techniques in non-emergency patient transportation. Paramedic Qualifications : ? Current Florida Paramedic Certification by Collier County Medical Dir with at least six months to a year before expiration ? Currently Florida Class D Driver’s License with an E Endorsement ? Basic Life Support Certification ? Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification ? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Emergency Room RN Qualifications: ? Florida Registered Nurse License ? Emergency room nursing experience ? Basic Life Support Certification ? Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification ? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Your hometown. We love calling Naples , Florida home. So will you. Practice your swing at our world-class golf courses. Explore the wilderness of the Everglades . Or shop ‘til you drop at a number of specialty boutique shops – you can refuel at any one of our notable five-star restaurants. Plus, “A”-rated schools and a thriving university community deliver top-notch education at all levels. And, of course, there are all those miles of sugar sand beaches to stroll along. Where clinical excellence meets employee satisfaction. A recipient of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award four years running, NCH Healthcare System was also ranked #1 in Florida for overall Cardiac Services and Cardiology Services, according to the Tenth Annual HealthGrades Hospital Quality in America Study. Click Here to apply An Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace

Job Title: Paramedic, Emergency Dept., PRN Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Saint Petersburg, FL Description: Emergency DepartmentFounded in 1969, St. Petersburg General Hospital is a 219-bed facility located in the heart of South Pinellas County, Florida. St. Petersburg General is part of the HCA West Florida Division of Hospitals, a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery and diagnostic imaging facilities, and a complete continuum of specialized healthcare programs that meet the healthcare needs of residents and businesses in West and Central Florida communities. Our parent company, HCA, is the nation's leading provider of healthcare services. As an Accredited Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, SPGH is committed to ensuring our patients have access to the highest levels of emergency care available. Our Emergency Department, which was renovated in 2001 and expanded to 26 treatment rooms (18 main ED beds and 8 "fast track" beds), offers exceptional 24-hour emergency care for the patients we serve.Number of Staff: 35 RNs, 4 secretaries, 13 EMT/ParamedicsSkill Mix: RNs, LPNs, Paramedics, and Emergency Department TechniciansSpecial Certifications Needed: ACLS, BLSSpecial Competencies/Skills Needed: Past experience in an acute care emergency department setting preferredSchedules: 12-hour shifts (varied hours 7-7, 9-9, 11-11); Full Time is considered 36 hours per week, including every other weekend; overtime available, but not mandatoryDress code: Tasteful scrubs (individual provides their own)Complete computerized charting ("Electronic Health Record") for patient assessment and care documentation; specific Emergency Department Module for documentation used; NIH Computerized Stroke Scale utilizedElectronic medication administration record (eMAR) is used for the delivery of all medications provided to patients and has significantly reduced errors associated with the administration of medication hospital-wideMore options. More opportunities. More places for you to express your passion for quality and expand your potential for success. With 15 hospitals to choose from, there is no limit to what you can do at HCA West Florida. Join us at St. Petersburg General Hospital, centrally located in the heart of St. Petersburg, for the next exciting step in your career!

Job Title: Paramedic/Firefighter - Fort Lauderdale, FL Company: Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Description: This is skilled, specialized work of varied difficulty combating, extinguishing and preventing fires; performingrescue and emergency medical services and/or performing special assignment duties in auxiliary service in support ofthe Fire Department’s programs.Employees in this class are responsible for the protection and preservation of life and property by responding toemergencies and through the performance of firefighting/rescue tasks and providing emergency medical care. Workoften requires the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions which may involve extreme physicalexertion, heat, noxious smoke, zero visibility and mental concentration. Employees may be assigned to dutiesemploying special skills such as conducting fire prevention inspections, training, emergency medical services, andother support services. Part of duty time is spent inspecting and maintaining equipment and apparatus, in supervisedtraining and in maintaining quarters. Work is normally performed under the close supervision of departmentalsuperiors in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures and/or qualified medical direction; however, employeesmust be able to exercise independent judgment in reacting to emergencies. Performance is reviewed by superiorsthrough direct observation of work while in progress and upon completion, through review of records and reports, andin consultations with the employee and others knowledgeable of the employee’s performance. THE REQUIREMENTS1. Be at least 18 years old.2. Be a High School graduate or possess a High School Equivalency Diploma (GED) from a recognized issuing agency.3. Possess a valid Class “E” Florida Driver’s License, have a driving record that meets the City of Fort Lauderdale’srequirements, and have an E.V.O.C. (16 hour) certificate issued by a certified Florida agency. CEVOI OR IIARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.4. Possess a currently valid Firefighter Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Statutory Compliance or Certificate ofTraining issued by the State of Florida.5. Possess and maintain a currently valid Paramedic License issued by the State of Florida and AHA/ACLS Certificateor equivalent. Failure to maintain a current and valid Paramedic License will be cause for termination.6. Been a non-smoker/non-user of tobacco (any form) for at least one (1) year prior to application, remain smoke freeduring employment/application process and agree not to smoke or use tobacco (in any form) on or off duty duringthe tenure of their employment.7. Possess, or be able to obtain a Broward County-wide Physical Ability card from Broward Fire Academy.

Job Title: Paramedic I PRN- WMCH Company: Hospital Corporation of America Location: Ocala, FL Description: The Paramedic, under the direction of the Medical Director and the Nursing Director, is responsible for safely and effectively implementing technical procedures and care on all Emergency Department patients. The quality of care and service given will be in keeping with the philosophy and objectives of the hospital and the department of nursing and will maintain and support the standards of nursing care and practice in order to meet the health care needs of patients, their families and the community.