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AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

Critical Care Paramedic

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 9
Full-timeWesley Chapel, FL, USA$21.56 - $40.09In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience as a paramedic is required.
  • At least 1 year of critical care experience is required.
  • The ability to determine the nature of patient conditions and assess pre-existing medical conditions is required.
  • The ability to identify and treat life-threatening conditions within the paramedic's scope of practice is required.
  • Conversational English reading, writing, and speaking ability is required.
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
  • Basic Life Support (CPR), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications are required.
  • A licensed paramedic credential is required.
  • A commercial driver's license or driver's license is required.
  • An Emergency Vehicle Operators Course or Commercial Emergency Vehicle Operator qualification is required.
  • Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, applies to certain positions.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, intervene in, and stabilize patients during transport under the medical director's direction and EMS protocols.
  • Provide direct medical care to patients during transport in accordance with established EMS protocols and guidelines.
  • Establish and manage advanced airways through intubation, laryngeal mask airway, and/or cricothyrotomy as approved by EMS protocols.
  • Manage ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and left ventricular assist devices during transport.
  • Administer approved medications and narcotics in accordance with EMS protocols.
  • Infuse blood products in accordance with EMS protocols.
  • Perform required procedures in accordance with EMS protocols.
  • Monitor, record, and communicate patient conditions and treatments as appropriate.
  • Educate patients and family members about illnesses and clinical interventions.
  • Inspect and maintain equipment to ensure the safety of transport team members, patients, and the public.
  • Complete and submit patient care reports in charting software in accordance with state requirements.
  • Operate emergency vehicles safely in varied weather and emergency conditions, communicate delays and updates to dispatch, and report vehicle issues to a supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Critical Care Paramedic certification in FP-C or CCP-C is preferred.
  • An Associate degree is preferred.
  • At least 1 year of emergency vehicle operations experience is preferred.
  • Ambulance transport experience is preferred.

About the Company

AdventHealth

Integrated health system delivering whole-person care

AdventHealth operates a nationwide network that provides whole-person health care across hospitals, physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and digital tools. It coordinates care through an integrated system where care teams work across inpatient, outpatient, and at-home settings, supported by the AdventHealth app for scheduling, telehealth, and records. It differentiates itself with a mission-driven focus rooted in Christian heritage and a large, connected network designed to cover the full patient journey from hospital to home. Its goal is to extend the healing ministry of Christ by improving the health and prosperity of the communities it serves, offering accessible, coordinated care that addresses physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$250K
Headquarters
Florida, United States
Founded
1973

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