Delray Medical Center — a 536-bed, state-designated Level I Trauma Center in Delray Beach, Florida — is recruiting a licensed Paramedic to support its Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory on a per diem, day-shift basis. This role places a skilled paramedic directly alongside cath lab nurses, clinical managers, and interventional physicians in one of southern Palm Beach County's most comprehensive cardiac and vascular programs. For a paramedic with emergency services experience looking to expand into a specialized procedural environment, this is a high-acuity, high-learning opportunity at a regional referral destination.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem engagement with day-shift scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Health savings accounts (HSA), healthcare flexible spending accounts, and dependent care FSAs
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare support, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory embedded within a state-designated Level I Trauma Center and advanced cardiac and vascular program
- Paramedic functions under direct supervision of staff nurses, the Department Director, the Clinical Manager of the Cardiac Cath Lab, and attending physicians
- Responsibilities include clinical and supportive patient care functions performed to documented competency standards, including blood draws and EKG acquisition
- 536-bed acute care hospital spanning 30 acres, with over 1,700 employees and a medical staff of 700 physicians
- Specialized service lines include advanced cardiac and vascular care, orthopedics, neurosciences, emergency care, and bariatric surgery
- Home to Pinecrest Rehabilitation and Outpatient Hospital — the only state-designated brain and spinal cord injury rehabilitation program in Palm Beach County
- Fair Oaks Pavilion: 53-bed adult inpatient psychiatry unit on campus
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, serving southern Palm Beach County for over 40 years
Qualifications
- Active State of Florida Paramedic License required
- High school diploma or equivalent; minimum education required for Florida paramedic licensure
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification required within 3 months of hire
- Blood draw competency required within 3 months of hire
- EKG competency required within 3 months of hire
- No prior experience required; one year of Emergency Services experience preferred
About the Community
Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a region known for its year-round sunshine, vibrant downtown, award-winning beaches, and a thriving arts and dining scene. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with access to top-rated schools, diverse housing options at a range of price points, and proximity to both Boca Raton and West Palm Beach. For clinicians who value warm weather, coastal living, and a culturally rich community, Delray Beach consistently ranks among Florida's most livable cities.