Transport EMT

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Transport EMT you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Transport EMT where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Emergency Services (ES) Transport EMT will operate on the EMS Transport Services’ Team. The primary duty of the ES Transport EMT will be to assist the Paramedic in rendering safe and effective treatment and transport of patients on the EMS Transport Services’ ambulance. The ES Transport EMT will respond to EMS Call-Center requests, coordinate with other healthcare providers, and facilitate transport appropriately. As needed, the ES Transport EMT will function within the free standing Emergency Departments and the main Emergency Department. While working in the Emergency Department, the ES EMT will provide quality care to patients under the direction of a Paramedic or RN, in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives. The ES EMT will perform all duties identified in their job description, approved Medical Protocols, and departmental policy. Skills will be validated by competency assessments under the License of the EMS Medical Director. The ES EMT will report to the Chief of EMS Operations. They will serve as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested. The ES Transport EMT will attend meetings, education opportunities, and in-services as required by departmental policy, and contribute to the growth and development of their self and the EMS Transport Services’ Team. The ES EMT will maintain good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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  Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance

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  Ensures readiness of ambulance and all associated equipment for service, and performs stocking as needed

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  Maintains cleanliness of interior and exterior of ambulance and EMS equipment

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  Responds to EMS Transport Services requests for the transport of patients from facilities

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  Provides care in the out of hospital setting, serving as the secondary provider and assistant to the Paramedic or other healthcare provider during interfacility transports

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  Provides primary patient care activities on transports approved to be at the BLS level by the attending physician or EMS Medical Director

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  Assesses, plans, implements intervention, and evaluates the appropriate level of patient care according to Florida BLS scope of practice, EMS Protocols, and emergency department policies and procedures

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  Maintains competence in thorough patient care documentation and use of both EMS PCR and ED software

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  Performs EMS hand off reports at facility destinations and reports appropriately to Paramedics, nursing staff, and ED Physicians

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  Attends meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy

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  Demonstrates knowledge and application of intermediate patient care, to include vital signs, venipuncture, urinary catheterization, cardiac monitoring, and 12 lead EKG.

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  Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, qualify of care or the services delivered.

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  Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:

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  Associates Degree or Completion of an accredited EMT program is required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

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  Florida EMT license

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  BLS-American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Provider issued card required within 30 days

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  EVOC-Emergency Vehicle Operations Course completion certificate, or equivalent required within 90 days

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  FEMA-100, 200, 700, 800 preferred

DRIVING RECORD:

This position requires driving an HCA owned vehicle. The candidate must provide a seven-year driving history from the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles and have no more than six points on their record, with no indication of unsafe driving habits.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED:

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  One year employment history required

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  Pre-hospital emergency services experience preferred

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  Cardiac monitoring preferred

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  Venipuncture skills preferred

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

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  Must have current knowledge of EMT-B scope of practice.

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  Knowledge and experience with pre-hospital EMS protocols is preferred.

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  Exhibits a high degree of professionalism and character.

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  Computer skills to include data entry, reporting and word processing.

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  Typing skills sufficient to complete the job in a timely manner.

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  Must be skilled in time management in order to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks.

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  Ability to listen, empathize and respond to patient, family, internal and external partners needs

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Transport EMT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.