Paramedic Emergency Room Full Time (Mid Shift)

Job Title: Paramedic Status: Full time Schedule: 11a-11p You will be considered for any openings for which you qualify. It is not necessary to apply to multiple positions. About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) LWRMC is the hospital of choice for many families in the Manatee‑Sarasota region. The hospital has earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval acknowledges the hospital's commitment to meeting certain performance standards. Our medical staff includes more than 600 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties and use advanced medical technology. LWRMC is conveniently located near I‑75 and University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Benefits Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Job Overview The Paramedic works in the full service Emergency Room (ER), treating all ages. This role assumes the responsibility for assisting with the implementation of supportive nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse and Medical Director. Under the direction of a health care practitioner, the Paramedic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care/observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety, and effective communication. The Paramedic will also be responsible to collect pertinent data within their certification scope of responsibilities and report these clinical, psychosocial, etc., findings to the RN or ER medical provider and documents appropriately. Works in collaboration with RNs and Medical Providers to provide patient care to medical and trauma patients utilizing advanced skills and judgment. General Responsibilities Paramedics will be responsible for ECG interpretation, IV therapy, airway patency, and initiation of approved protocol orders and guidelines of patients in the ED setting. Clerical/courier duties, stocking, transporting, performing EKGs, phlebotomy and other identified specific patient care duties. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High school education or GED/equivalent. Completion of an approved EMT‑P program and current certification as a paramedic in the state of Florida. Current AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS certification. Required 2 years experience as a Paramedic in a pre‑hospital setting and 1 year experience in a hospital setting as an EMT or Paramedic preferred. Or 2 years experience as an ER tech at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center in lieu of 2 years experience as a Paramedic in prehospital setting. Completion of basic arrhythmia (i.e. ECCO training modules) or monitor tech class within orientation period OR successfully passes dysrhythmia testing. Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training (or obtained within 90 days of employment) in required specialty. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. #J-18808-Ljbffr