Ground Paramedic - Aeromed Ground Transport - (260003M0)
The Ground Paramedic provides patient assessment and care coordination based on patient age and developmental level, adhering to departmental protocols and standards. This role involves independently caring for patients during transport, performing tasks within the certified paramedic scope, with additional training for advanced care. Responsibilities include administering medications, interpreting lab results, managing airways (including intubation and surgical procedures), performing thoracostomies, establishing IV and IO access, and handling cardioversion, defibrillation, external pacing, and blood transfusions as needed. Care is delivered according to medical protocols established by the medical director, in compliance with state and federal laws. The Ground Paramedic must effectively use radio, phone, computer, and other systems to coordinate patient care, document assessments, and ensure patient rights. Additionally, the role includes safely operating emergency vehicles in accordance with all relevant laws. All duties align with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.
High School Diploma or GEDState of Florida Paramedic CertificationA minimum of 2 years paramedic experience is required for hireBCLS, ACLS, PALS.Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NPR) within six (6) months of hire or transferNational Registered paramedic preferredEmergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) required, or equivalent required within 3 months of hireEffective and tactful communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to comprehend and accurately implement written and verbal ordersKnowledge of Florida laws and regulations for reasoning to both emergency and non-emergency callsAbility to perform well under stressful conditionsProficiency in operating, maintain, and troubleshooting prehospital assessment and care equipmetCompetence in electronic patient care reporting, EBG transmissions, and using wire/wireless networks, two-way radios, and cellular devicesSkilled in operating vehicles in compliance with state laws and industry standards
: Tampa
TGH Main Campus
1 Tampa General Circle
Tampa 33601
Eligible for Remote Work: On Site
: Nursing (Technical/Clerical)
: Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital
: Full-time
: Night Job
: On Site
Shift Hours: 9pm - 9am
: Sep 12, 2026, 1:42:55 AM
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
