Paramedic FSED Lake Jackson

Company: HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: May 18, 2025

Job Description:

Description Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Paramedic in an Emergency Department today with HCA Florida Capital Hospital. Benefits HCA Florida Capital Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Come join our team as a Paramedic in an Emergency Department. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today! Job Summary and Qualifications The ED Paramedic provides high quality, patient-centered care within a defined scope of practice, according to certifications, state and local regulations, and facility policy. As a vital member of the healthcare team, the ED Paramedic gathers pertinent patient data, monitors vital signs, administers specified treatments and medications within the scope of practice, and ensures patient and personal safety in a hazard-free environment. The ED Paramedic delivers compassionate, holistic care, supporting the rights and dignity of all patients and promoting the vision/mission/values of the organization. What qualifications you will need:
  • Currently certified/licensed as an EMT-P / Paramedic in accordance with law and regulations
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support / BLS - or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support / ACLS - or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support / PALS - or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • Certificate, or Associate DegreeMajor Responsibilities
    • Serves as a member of the healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested.
    • Assists in facilitating the flow of patients through the emergency care system.
    • Maintains clear communication with medical providers and nurses assigned to patient about all patient care issues.
    • Receives patient report from EMS by radio and/or receives EMS hand-off reports at facility.
    • Participates in patient placement as needed.
    • Obtains and documents initial vital signs and monitors vital signs as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
    • Performs testing, specimen retrieval, therapeutic procedures, monitoring, or other functions, as ordered by the medical provider(s), within the defined scope of practice per state regulation. Documents the administration of care promptly and thoroughly in the patient medical record.
    • Administers prescribed medications, within the defined scope of practice per state regulation. Monitors patient for therapeutic response.
    • Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication. Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
    • Transports monitored and non-monitored patients to inpatient units and diagnostic areas. Inspects patient environment and eliminates any safety risks and/or non-compliance with regulatory standards. Implements fall precautions as needed.
    • Responds promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
    • Responds appropriately to emergency or crisis or situations.
    • Involves and educates the patient/family/caregiver(s) in the patient's care. Stocks, checks, and cleans equipment such as stretchers, closets, and cabinets, as appropriate.
    • Maintains good working relationship with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff.
    • Participates as an engaged, active member of the healthcare team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.
    • Demonstrates knowledge of human growth and development and care of patients appropriate to the ages of patients served. Participates in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
    • Performs other duties as assigned. Practices and adheres to the "Code of Conduct" and "Mission and Value Statement." HCA Florida Capital Hospital is your one-stop solution for all your healthcare needs. We are an accredited healthcare facility with over 1,400 skilled employees and 500+ experienced providers. Our 288-bed, acute-care hospital provides 24/7 Emergency Services in Leon and Gadsden Counties. Our facilities include a state-of-the-art Behavioral Health Center, Cancer Center, Chest Pain Center w/PCI-Resuscitation, Family Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Imaging Services, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Orthopedic/Spine Center, Physical Therapy Services, Rehabilitation Center, Stroke Center, Surgical Services, Surgical Weight Loss Center, Network-of-Care Affiliated Physician Practices, and much more. Trust us to give you compassionate care and exceptional service. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Paramedic in Emergency Department opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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