Paramedic

Day (United States Of America) Paramedic

The certified paramedic, under the direction of the Medical Director of Emergency Services, will provide patient care, in an atmosphere sensitive to each person's physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The certified paramedic is accountable for the delivery of patient care with the standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization.

• High School Diploma required
• Associates Degree preferred
• Approved course(s) to include basic patient care skills, EKG, and phlebotomy required
• Current Paramedic Certification in the State of Florida
• Basic Life Support Provider required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider required
• Previous patient care experience and / or technical education in health-related field preferred
• Meets population specific and all other competencies according to the department.
• Demonstrates friendliness and courtesy, effective communication, creates a professional environment and provides first class service.
• Promotes a Culture of Safety by adhering to policy, procedures and plans that are in place to prevent workplace injury, violence or adverse outcome to associates and patients.
• Relationship-based Care : Creates a caring and healing environment that keeps the patient and family at the center of care throughout their experience.