Paramedic - ER

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Delray Beach, FL

6d

About The Position

The Paramedic is a licensed Paramedic who works under the direct supervision of the Staff Nurse, Department Director, Clinical Manager of the Emergency Department, and physicians. The Paramedic assists with patient care by performing clinical and supportive functions for which they have documented competency, while adhering to policies, procedures, and established standards of practice.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum education required for Paramedic licensure in the State of Florida.
• State of Florida Paramedic License.
• BLS and ACLS certification through an approved American Heart Association program.
• Obtain CPI within three months of hire.
• Complete blood draw competency within three months of hire.
• Complete EKG competency within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Emergency Services experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transporting patients, including transporting non-critical patients on cardiac monitors.
• Initiate and repeat vital signs according to policy and relay results promptly to the RN and/or physician.
• Assist with confused and/or violent patients.
• Assist with orthopedic procedures, including splinting and immobilization.
• Obtain and set up procedural trays and items as needed.
• Assist with manual CPR.
• Maintain patient privacy.
• Apply and maintain cervical and/or spinal immobilization as indicated or directed.
• Assist with manual bag/mask ventilation.
• Use principles of infection control.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED