• Paramedic Medical Transport - St. Joseph's…

    BayCare Health System (Tampa, FL)


    At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

    Summary:

    Paramedic shall consistently demonstrate BayCare Health System core values. Paramedic must be a confident leader, who demonstrates good judgement and critical thinking with the ability to prioritize decisions based on patient condition. Paramedic shall have the ability to measure and re-measure drip rates for controlled substances/medications that may be administered. Paramedic is responsible for safe administration of therapeutic medications to include general properties of all types of drugs (analgesics, anti-anxiety, sedative, anti-convulsive, muscle relaxants, anti-rhythmics, anti-hypertensive, diuretics, bronchodilators, central nervous stimulants) and others as approved by transport service medical director(s). Paramedic must take consideration of potential risk associated with therapeutic drug administration. Must possess general knowledge of age and gender specific population to include GYN/OB, newborn, pediatric and geriatric population. Paramedic shall be capable of providing advanced life support emergency medical treatment of patients, including performing and interpreting ectrocardiograms (EKG), electrical intervention as required to support airway and circulation appropriate to patient condition. Paramedic shall have good verbal and written communication skills. Paramedic is required to demonstrate good physical stamina and endurance in order to walk, stand, balance and lift at times in excess of 125lbs.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Other information:

    Required Licensure - Emergency Vehicle Operation Course (EVOC) 16 hr.

     

    Required Certifications - State of Florida Paramedic Certification, BLS, ACLS and PALS

     

    Required Experience - Minimum of 2 years pre-hospital experience, or Minimum of 3 years hospital Emergency Department and/or Critical Care Department experience including Patient Support Technician experience and/or Emergency Services Technician experience.

    Education:

    Essential:

    * HS Graduate or Equivalent GED

    Facility:

    BayCare Health System, Emergency and Trauma Admin-SJH

     

    Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No

     

    Shift Hours:** **6:45 AM - 7:15 PM

     

    Weekend Work:** **Every Other

    On Call:** **No

    **How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never

    Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

    **Position** Paramedic Medical Transport - St. Joseph's Hospital - Days

    **Location** Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Full Time

    **Req ID** 123645