Paramedic Emergency Department

HCA Healthcare•Port Charlotte, FL

About The Position

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is hiring a Paramedic for its Emergency Department team. The Paramedic provides high-quality, patient-centered care within the scope of practice established by certifications, state and local regulations, and facility policy. The role gathers relevant patient data, monitors vital signs, administers permitted treatments and medications, and helps maintain a safe environment. The Paramedic provides compassionate care that supports patients’ rights and dignity and advances the organization’s mission and values. Under the direct supervision of a physician and/or RN/Charge RN, the Paramedic performs delegated care in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Duties can include obtaining measurements and intake/output data, assisting with patient movement and transfers, oxygen and suction use, documenting care, communicating changes in patient condition, administering and documenting prescribed medications, receiving reports from EMS, and supporting patient flow and transfers to inpatient floors.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved Paramedic program.
Current State of Florida Paramedic License.
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS); must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is required for Behavioral Health.
No travel required.
Zero required years of experience.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Paramedic in the field or a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, and calorie counts.
Apply ice or heat as directed and perform simple non-sterile dressing changes.
Assist with safe patient handling, including turning and positioning, use of specialty beds, transfers, walking assistance, oxygen use, and suction use.
Provide patient care under the direct supervision of a physician and/or RN/Charge RN, following physician orders and established policies and procedures.
Facilitate patient transfers to floors and assist with patient flow.
Document care and medication administration accurately and promptly in the patient record.
Identify and proactively report changes in patient condition, results, behavior, observations, or complaints to the RN/Charge RN/LPN.
Administer and document prescribed medications in accordance with hospital policies and practice guidelines.
Receive reports from EMS.
Promote patient safety, rights, dignity, and compassionate care.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.