Paramedic

At Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital we offer an excellent Benefits Package, to include:

Affordable healthcare

Paid Time Off (PTO) and company paid holidays

Tuition Assistance

Life and disability insurance

Opportunities for career development

Employee discount program - travel, tickets, dining and more!

Paramedic Position Summary:

The Paramedic performs routine patient activities and delegated patient care procedures of a specialized and technical nature. This may include observing and monitoring patient condition, identifying changes in collected patient data and notifying nurse, setting-up and maintaining specialized clinical equipment, knowledge of aseptic technique, collecting blood specimens and performing related, delegated nursing procedures.

Paramedic Key Accountabilities:

Supports the Emergency Center in direct patient care of patients with diverse injuries and illnesses

Functions as a defined team member in the resuscitation of trauma and critical care patients

Utilizes critical thinking to bridge the gap of paramedic and nurse/physician evaluation of patient illness, injury, and presentation

Recognizes and intervenes within the defined Scope of Practice during situations that may place the patient and family at risk

Provides expertise to patients by collecting data, documentation of interventions, and performs treatments required for pediatric patients under the direction of the registered nurse to ensure safe patient care and to assist to prevent morbidities of intervention for illness and injury

Performs skills such as intravenous fluid therapy, phlebotomy, EKGs, urine catheterizations, point of care testing, and other skills within their scope as delegated

Supports the orthopedic service in direct patient care of injured patients with immobilization and splinting to ensure safe care of the injured patient

Ensures that the correct supplies are readily available to staff for efficient patient care

Supports the day to day operations of the emergency center under the direction of the RN staff and team members with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients throughout their stay

Assists with daily department functions including daily room checks, scope of practice procedures, documentation, and emergency medical procedures

Adheres to all hospital and departmental safety regulations, disaster plans, infection control, policies, fire safety regulations, and biohazard material disposal

Participates in departmental and hospital quality and performance improvement and safety projects

Work Hours: 7pm - 7am, 36 hrs/wk, weekend work required

Work Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Paramedic Qualifications:

A minimum of a High School diploma, GED, Certificate of Completion or equivalent achievement

2 years in an acute healthcare setting/prehospital environment with direct patient care

Licensed Paramedic certification required in the State of Florida

BLS and ACLS required; must obtain PALS within one year of employment

Ability to communicate and relate well to people of diverse backgrounds, training and experience

We are committed to providing a healthy and safe environment for our patients, visitors and staff members. The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a tobacco-free at work policy. Employees must refrain from using any tobacco products during their work shifts — including while at lunch or on breaks, and whether they are on or off campus.