Tech Paramedic, Interventional Radiology, Full Time, Flex Shift

Tech Paramedic, Full-Time, Flex -Days Shift, On-Call Hours, Weekends, and after-hours support.

Position Summary:

Knowledge of physiological, psychosocial and therapeutic components specific to assisting the appropriate treatment and prioritizing of patients. Prepares for and monitors diagnostic and interventional procedures, electrophysiological studies, pacemaker insertions, intra-aortic balloon pumps, structural heart procedures and endovascular procedures.

Sets up & breaks down equipment; performs hemodynamic calculations for patient reports. Able to work well in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining composure and courtesy to patients and families.

Position Qualification:

• Minimum one year experience as a Paramedic in the hospital or Pre-Hospital setting or related experience.
• Knowledge base requisite to the assessment and care for the cardiac/vascular patient.
• Must obtain Cardiovascular Tech or Cardiac Cath Tech certification within 6 months of hire.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in the English Language.
• Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assist with varied operative procedures and surgeon's verbal directives.
• Ability to perform effectively in fast paced, stressful environment.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• State of Florida Paramedic License
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association Required
• ACLS certification from the American Heart Association Required
• CVT or CCT Certification (within 6 months of hire)

Communication Skills:

• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally with all levels of the organization.

Palmetto General Hospital is proud to be a minority organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.