What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARAMEDIC position at Wellington Regional Medical Center?
Responsibilities
This opportunity is Per Diem night shift opportunity.
Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.
Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.
We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.
To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL
Job Requirements
Attendance and completion of a course for EMT
Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program
Current licensure by the State of Florida
Minimum of one (1) year of recent full time experience as a Paramedic in the pre-hospital setting
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS required. Completion of a formal course in Basic EKG
If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Wendy Russell, Recruiter at wendy.russell@uhsinc.com and by phone at (561) 798-8635.
What do our current employees value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Wellington Regional Medical Center is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of employees and leaders who routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Role And Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility and accountability for routine patient care, under the supervision of an RN, cleaning/stocking, and performs additional duties as requested. The Paramedic must be willing to cross train and to float to other areas of the Hospital to meet the needs of the facility. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Starts IV, draws blood specimens, brings stroke stretcher to CT, obtains vital signs, assists with transfer of patient to/from CT, assumes patient care of the stroke alert while in Emergency Department. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online
Qualifications
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
This opportunity is Per Diem night shift opportunity.
Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization.
Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves.
We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.
To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL
Job Requirements
Attendance and completion of a course for EMT
Graduate of an approved Paramedic Program
Current licensure by the State of Florida
Minimum of one (1) year of recent full time experience as a Paramedic in the pre-hospital setting
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS required. Completion of a formal course in Basic EKG
- Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300 locations!
- HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses
If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Wendy Russell, Recruiter at wendy.russell@uhsinc.com and by phone at (561) 798-8635.
What do our current employees value at Wellington Regional Medical Center & UHS?
A safe and supportive environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working at Wellington Regional Medical Center is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. You are never alone, as you are part of a large, nationwide network of employees and leaders who routinely exchange ideas, and review current topics within the industry. We are proud of our robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS. We want to help you succeed and grow in your profession and enjoy a sense of belonging and trust that comes through your expanding experience. At UHS, you have a voice.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 335 behavioral health facilities, 40 outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Role And Responsibilities
Assumes responsibility and accountability for routine patient care, under the supervision of an RN, cleaning/stocking, and performs additional duties as requested. The Paramedic must be willing to cross train and to float to other areas of the Hospital to meet the needs of the facility. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Starts IV, draws blood specimens, brings stroke stretcher to CT, obtains vital signs, assists with transfer of patient to/from CT, assumes patient care of the stroke alert while in Emergency Department. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online
Qualifications
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates with matching skillset and experience with the best possible career at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail etc. If you feel suspicious of a job posting or job-related email, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
