West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton, Florida is hiring a per diem Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) for night shift coverage within its busy, 24-hour emergency department. This is a hands-on clinical support role embedded in a full-service acute care hospital that serves southern Palm Beach and northern Broward counties — a facility known for its robotic surgery program, Level III NICU, and dual emergency center footprint. Candidates who thrive in fast-paced ED environments and want consistent night-shift per diem work in South Florida will find a strong fit here.
Perks and Benefits
- Per diem night-shift engagement with scheduling flexibility
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA) and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- 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 assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Per diem nights schedule within a high-volume, 24-hour emergency department at the main hospital campus
- Second emergency center location in Coconut Creek also operates 24 hours a day, reflecting the system's broad regional ED footprint
- EMT works directly alongside staff nurses and physicians, providing emergency treatment to patients across all age groups
- Clinical responsibilities include phlebotomy, IV starts, and 12-lead electrocardiograms per established procedure manual standards
- Documentation of care delivered accurately and in real time within the electronic health record (EHR)
- Supports nursing process under RN direction: delegated patient care functions, unit organization, quality assurance, safety, and infection control
- Full-service acute care campus offering general medical and surgical care, orthopedics, robotic surgery, a state-of-the-art breast imaging center, and women's and children's services
- Home to the only Level III NICU in southern Palm Beach County, reflecting the facility's high-acuity and subspecialty depth
- Part of the Palm Beach Health Network, serving the region for over 37 years with an established referral base across southern Palm Beach and northern Broward counties
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required; completion of an accredited EMT course required
- Active State of Florida EMT license required
- American Heart Association BLS certification required
- Healthy Interventions training required within three months of hire
- One year of experience in a hospital or nursing home setting preferred
- Completed CNA coursework preferred
- Prior phlebotomy and EKG experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and oral and written communication ability
About the Community
Boca Raton sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — one of the most desirable addresses in the state, offering year-round warm weather, world-class beaches, and a thriving dining and arts scene. The area is known for its highly rated public schools, low crime relative to South Florida peers, and easy access to both Fort Lauderdale and Miami. For clinicians seeking a sun-belt lifestyle with proximity to major urban amenities and no state income tax, Boca Raton consistently ranks among Florida's top communities.