ER Paramedic Full-Time Mids MMH

About the role

The Paramedic works in a 48 bed, full-service Emergency Department (ED) treating all ages. This role assumes the responsibility for assisting with the implementation of supportive nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Medical Director. 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 works in collaboration with RNs and medical providers to provide patient care to adult medical and trauma patients utilizing advanced skills and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the implementation of supportive nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Medical Director.
• 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.
• Works in collaboration with RNs and medical providers to provide patient care to adult medical and trauma patients utilizing advanced skills and judgment.
• Performs ECG interpretation, IV therapy, airway patency, and initiates approved protocol orders and guidelines of patients in the ED setting.
• Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH)

Manatee Memorial Hospital® in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight-loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services. Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs and has the only Pediatric Center hospital-based outpatient multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center in Manatee County. MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment, Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off, Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans, 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan, SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program, Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University, Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: Not Required
• Licenses/Certifications/Registrations: State of Florida Paramedic License, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification (within six (6) months of start date).
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of pre-hospital paramedic experience, minimum of one (1) year of hospital paramedic experience.