What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic – Outpatient Cardiology position at The Cardiovascular Center of Florida?
Paramedic - Cardiology
Full-Time 40 Hour | Week (4x10's) | Orlando, Florida & Clermont, Florida
The Cardiovascular Center of Florida is seeking an experienced Paramedic to support our outpatient cardiovascular diagnostics and stress testing team.
This role is ideal for a clinically strong paramedic looking to transition into a specialized outpatient cardiology environment focused on patient care, cardiac diagnostics, and cardiovascular testing.
Responsibilities
- Assist with exercise and pharmacologic cardiac stress testing procedures
- Monitor patients during cardiovascular diagnostic testing
- Perform vital signs, cardiac monitoring, IV access, and 12-lead EKG placement
- Recognize and communicate abnormal patient responses or rhythm changes
- Support physicians and clinical staff during cardiovascular procedures
- Educate patients regarding testing and procedural expectations
- Accurately document patient information within the EMR system
- Maintain patient safety and clinical quality standards
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Paramedic program required
- Current Florida Paramedic certification required
- Active ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Strong EKG interpretations skills required
- Strong IV skills required
- Experience with IV therapy and cardiac monitoring required
- Experience in Cardiology, Critical Care or ICU strongly preferred.
- Minimum 1–2 years of paramedic experience preferred
- telemetry, ER, cath lab, or stress testing experience preferred
- Strong communication and patient care skills
Why Join Us?
- Outpatient specialty cardiology environment
- Consistent daytime schedule
- No overnight field work or ambulance response
- Collaborative physician-led clinical team
- Professional growth within cardiovascular medicine
- Competitive compensation and benefits
Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- PTO
- 401(k) with Match
- Life Insurance
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your hands-on experience with cardiac stress testing, including the types of tests performed, patient monitoring responsibilities, and your role during procedures.
(Short answer)
- Have you monitored patients during treadmill and/or pharmacologic stress testing while observing cardiac rhythms, blood pressure response, and patient symptoms in real time?
- Do you have direct experience supporting cardiac diagnostic stress testing within an outpatient cardiology, hospital, or diagnostic testing environment?
License/Certification:
- Paramedic License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $166,253 - $310,340