BHMC ED - Good experience I guess. - Paramedic Broward Health Employee Review

3.0
10 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lots of experienced people, good doctors, level 1 trauma center, and it's a teaching hospital so people eager to learn can always ask. Insurance, tuition reimbursement, in-house certification classes, and a lot of job opportunities if you're looking to become a firefighter in the area. Pension after 5 years.

Cons

The pay. As an ED Technician the base pay is $15.35 hourly. While our direct management has sided with us (they don't get paid very well either), the upper management and the people up top don't want to pay their staff. Most people here don't make a livable wage, even with all the benefits. Paramedics are not allowed to push ACLS medications, and they can't draw medications or give any medications period. With the former CEOs having been fired for embezzlement, it's no wonder we don't get paid enough! No union, there was one attempt at a union years back, but it fell through.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
24 Mar 2026
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Pros

• You get real hands-on experience. You’re not just watching — you’re actually doing vitals, patient care, and getting comfortable in the hospital setting. • When you have a good nurse, you can learn a lot. Some nurses are amazing and will actually explain things, show you skills, and let you be involved. • You get exposure to different units. This helps you figure out what you like and don’t like before becoming an RN. • It builds confidence. Being around patients and real situations makes you way more prepared than just clinicals alone. • You learn how the hospital actually runs — teamwork, communication, time management, all of it.

Cons

• You’re not always able to follow a nurse as much as you’d like, which can limit learning opportunities. • You get floated to different units often, so it can feel inconsistent and hard to build relationships or routine. • Sometimes there’s a lot of responsibility on you, especially with tasks, and it can feel overwhelming. • Not all nurses are willing to teach, so your experience really depends on who you’re with that day. • At times, it can feel more like tech work than a learning role, especially when the unit is busy.

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