Responsibilities:
The Paramedic works in a 48 bed, full-service Emergency Department (ED) treating all ages. This role assumes the responsibility for assisting with the implementation of supportive nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and Medical Director. The Under the direction of a health care practitioner, the Paramedic provides patient care within a defined scope of practice that includes patient care/observation, specified treatments and procedures; provision of environmental and personal safety, and effective communication. The Paramedic is also responsible for collecting pertinent data within their certification scope of responsibilities and reporting these clinical, psychosocial, etc. findings to the RN or ED medical provider and charts appropriately. Works in collaboration with RNs and medical providers to provide patient care to adult medical and trauma patients utilizing advanced skills and judgment. Paramedics will be responsible for ECG interpretation, IV therapy, airway patency, and initiation of approved protocol orders and guidelines of patients in the ED setting.
Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.
About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH):
Manatee Memorial Hospital® in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years and has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval.
The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight–loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services.
Manatee Memorial Hospital offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs and has the only Pediatric Center hospital-based outpatient multidisciplinary pediatric therapy center in Manatee County.
MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as:
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Challenging and rewarding work environment
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Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
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Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
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401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
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SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
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Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
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Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
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Pet Insurance
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More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.
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Qualifications:
Description
Not Required
Required
Preferred
Vocational/Technical School/Diploma:
Other: EMT-P Paramedic Program
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Description
Required
Preferred
State of Florida Paramedic License
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification (within six (6) months of start date)
Description
Required
Preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of pre-hospital Paramedic experience
Minimum of one (1) year of hospital Paramedic experience
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