Per Diem ​/ PRN EMT ​/ ER Technician - $19 per hour

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a per diem / prn EMT / ER Technician for a per diem / prn job in Crystal River, Florida.

• Specialty:
  EMT / ER Technician
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Duration:
  Ongoing
• Up to 40.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type:
  
  Per Diem

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) within a hospital setting provides essential emergency care and support to patients in critical situations. Responsibilities include assessing patient conditions, administering basic life support, and assisting with advanced medical procedures under the direction of healthcare professionals. EMTs collaborate with hospital staff to ensure efficient patient transport within the facility and to external medical facilities as needed.

They maintain readiness of medical equipment, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and document patient information accurately. Strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Essential Functions

• Performs patient care tasks in a safe and competent manner without deviation from the standard of care or hospital policy and procedure

• Coordinates care with the RN and other interdisciplinary care to optimize patient outcomes

• Demonstrates ability to recognize changes in patient status and report changes to RN immediately and assist in providing appropriate interventions in a timely manner

• Maintains complete and timely documentation that assures accurate reflection of care provided

• Maintains communication with RN throughout entire shift to ensure accuracy of information and care provided

• Promptly responds to patients request for assistance in professional and effective manner

• Completes EKG’s for acute chest pain in a timely fashion

• Performs other duties as assigned in an engaged and positive manner

• Interacts with physicians, patients, visitors, department staff and other hospital staff members in a professional manner and responds to requests in a timely manner

• Handles daily departmental tasks, as needed, without direct prompting and supervision

• Performs other functions as assigned which may include assuring a clean environment, basic housekeeping, restocking equipment or supplies, report damaged or unsafe/malfunctioning equipment according to policy

• Performs all other duties as assigned in an engaged and cooperative manner

• Performs other duties as assigned in a positive and engaged

Education

• Technical Program Emergency Medical Technology

License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State

• Emergency Medical Technician

Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Work Experience

• (3) Three years' experience in a clinical setting

Tampa General Hospital Job T8. Posted job title: PRN Emergency Medical Technician

Tampa General Hospital 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 approximately 15,000 team members and providers, 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 2025-26 and is nationally ranked among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in six specialties. Additionally, Tampa General is ranked as “High Performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 18 procedures and conditions.

• Medical benefits
• Pet insurance
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Health savings account
• Health Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs