Description

Now Hiring – Paramedic 

Location: Southwest Florida – (Float PRN) 

Radiology Regional is one of the largest physician-driven diagnostic imaging providers, with 13 imaging centers, in Southwest Florida. We are seeking a dynamic person with a passion to care for others in the communities we serve. For over 50 years we have earned trust and confidence because of their patient care experience. 

Job Summary: 

Must be capable of assessing situations in which patients are having reactions due to contrast injections, monitor patient until which time patient is stable to be released or has been transported to a proper facility. Must keep accurate records of any incidents requiring paramedic assessment and treatment and assist with the recovery of patients from sedation given by the anesthesiologist. Must be able to perform and assist with preliminary interpretation of stress EKG"s, and patient monitoring. Performs a variety of procedures that require independent judgement with ingenuity and initiative to maintain patient assessment and care. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required. 

• Receives and follows directives and instructions from radiologists, diagnostic imaging center manager or designees, staff technologists, and technical director to properly perform the position function. 
• Requires thirty (30) minute maximum response time to designated site when paramedic is on call.
• Performs and verifies relevant and accurate patient history, medications, and allergies to examination that is ordered. Establishes and maintains rapport with patient, obtains chief complaint, vital signs, appropriate physical exam and primary assessment. 

Requirements

• REQUIRED: associate degree (two-year college or technical school) from an accredited paramedic program
• REQUIRED: current paramedic and State of Florida certification
• REQUIRED: current ACLS and CPR certifications
• REQUIRED: 6 months of experience in EMT/paramedic 
• REQUIRED: knowledge of all aspects of MRI safety policy procedures 

Radiology Regional is an Equal Opportunity Employer.