Paramedic
Company: Parrish Medical Center
Location: Titusville
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Department: Emergency Room
Schedule/Status: Varies: Full Time Standard Hours/Week: 36 General
Description: Under the general supervision of the Director of
Emergency & Womens Services, ED Medical Director, ED Physician,
and/or Registered Nurse (RN), the Paramedic is responsible for the
provision of care for assigned ED patients. This employee has
access to medication storage areas, may receive, deliver, store and
administer certain medications as specifically listed. The
Paramedic participates with the RN and medical provider in
planning, coordinating, and implementing plan of care to ensure
quality, appropriateness, timeliness, professionalism, and
effectiveness of service rendered. Key Responsibilities: Provide
all aspects of Emergency Department (ED) care based on established
standards. Demonstrate competency in all procedures within scope of
practice, as appropriate to the medical needs of patients served;
the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the
patients needs; knowledge of growth and development; and an
understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
Order, stock and replenish supplies within the department. Set up
and assist with special procedures as instructed by physicians,
medical providers and nurses. This includes obtaining, preparing,
and handling supplies and equipment necessary to perform the
procedure (i.e. antibiotic cream, betadine, sutures, etc.).
Position requires access to medication room and Pyxis. Assist with
the collection of medication history. Assist patients with
activities of daily living (i.e. toileting, bathing, dressing,
grooming, etc.). Removal of Foley catheters. Application of
splinting devices. Crutch fitting and patient instruction in crutch
walking. Removal of staples and sutures. Point of care glucose
testing. Phlebotomy. Insertion and removal of peripheral
intravenous catheters. Wound care: minor and complex. Completion of
12-lead EKG. Application of cardiac monitoring. Identification of
lethal and other cardiac dysrhythmias. At the direction of the
medical provider or RN: administer and document select medications
including intravenous fluids (0.9% normal saline; lactated ringers)
without additives and non-controlled medications by oral route
only; initiate oxygen therapy; apply restraints. At the direction
of, and with the physician at bedside during attempts of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation, perform Basic Life Support (BLS) and
Advanced Life Support (ALS) duties to the extent of training
through the American Heart Association (AHA) including:
defibrillation, cardioversion, administration of ALS medications
(excluding sedatives, paralytics, infusions or drips), insertion of
intraosseous vascular access device. Transport stable, non-ICU
patients to inpatient units (i.e. no active blood transfusions or
cardiac drips); assist the RN with patient transport to Critical
Care areas. Participate in ED Process Improvement projects. Act as
a champion for Patient Experience. Attend 75% of all staff
meetings. Performs similar or related duties as assigned. Required
to respond to emergency situations (i.e. disasters, hurricanes,
etc.) by reporting to the department and staying until the crisis
is over or position is covered by incoming personnel. This is
mandatory requirement. Refusal to respond may result in
termination. Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and
regulations as they pertain to the work area. Requirements: Formal
Education: Vocational or other technical school, certification,
training or apprenticeship required beyond high school Work
Experience: 1 year to Required Licenses, Certifications,
Registrations : Paramedic Florida State Certification and/or
Paramedic National Registry Certification BLS, ALS and PALS
certifications through the American Heart Association required Full
Time Benefits: Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored
benefits, including: Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank
(PLB) Hours Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 403(b) Retirement
Program Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance EAP, Flex
Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
Keywords: Parrish Medical Center, Fort Pierce , Paramedic, Healthcare , Titusville, Florida
