Paramedic - PRN/Varies

Paramedic

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 policies 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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Responding to requests for paramedic level services from areas within the emergency department in a timely and safe manner.
• Completing documentation and records according to hospital and department policy.
• Ensuring emergency preparedness equipment is ready for response at all times.
• Assisting with codes and critical care patients within the emergency department at the paramedic level, including interdepartmental transport and monitoring.
• Performing assigned duties in the emergency department under the supervision of nursing with documentation of proper training and skills evaluation.
• Assisting charge nurse and/or triage nurse in assessing, prioritizing, and maintaining patient flow and assists in reassessing patient waiting to be seen.
• Being responsible to C-Med communication.
• Assisting EMS providers with medications and supply restocking in accordance with hospital agreements with individual providers.
• Participating in community activities, which improve the public's understanding of the EMS system.
• Pursuing new levels in paramedicine technology and participating in activities which contribute to professional growth and development.

Qualifications

Minimum education required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Licenses and certifications required:

• Paramedic Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required and
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required and
• ACLS Provider (ACLS) American Heart Association 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.