EMT Transport - HCA Healthcare

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) EMT Transport today with HCA FL Ocala Transport Srvcs.

Benefits

HCA FL Ocala Transport Srvcs, 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.

Come join our team as a(an) EMT Transport. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Emergency Services (ES) Transport EMT will operate on the Ocala Hospital 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 Ocala Hospital patients on the Ocala 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 Ocala Hospital Emergency Departments and the main North Florida Hospital 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 of Ocala Hospital. 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 Ocala Hospital 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 Ocala Hospital EMS Transport Services’ Team. The ES EMT will maintain good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance
• Ensures readiness of ambulance and all associated equipment for service, and performs stocking as needed
• Maintains cleanliness of interior and exterior of ambulance and EMS equipment
• Responds to Ocala Hospital EMS Transport Services requests for the transport of patients from Ocala Hospital facilities
• 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
• Provides primary patient care activities on transports approved to be at the BLS level by the attending physician or EMS Medical Director
• Assesses, plans, implements intervention, and evaluates the appropriate level of patient care according to Florida BLS scope of practice, Ocala Hospital EMS Protocols, and ORMC emergency department policies and procedures
• Maintains competence in thorough patient care documentation and use of both EMS PCR and ED software
• Performs EMS hand off reports at facility destinations and reports appropriately to Paramedics, nursing staff, and ED Physicians
• Attends meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of intermediate patient care, to include vital signs, venipuncture, urinary catheterization, cardiac monitoring, and 12 lead EKG.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, qualify of care or the services delivered.
• Other duties as assigned.

What qualifications you will need: 

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• IS-00100 NIMS Command Sys must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• IS-00200 NIMS ICS Sngl Res must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• IS-00700 NIMS Introduction must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• IS-00800B NIMS Resp Framework must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• EVOC-Emergency Vehicle Operations Course must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a 288-bed facility. We are located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. Our hospital is a part of Ocala Health. Our facility is a Level II Trauma Center. We are the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center. We are committed to patient-centered care. We offer a host of quality and award-winning services. Our services include orthopedic, cardiovascular, emergency, and neurological care, robotic and weight loss surgery, and rehabilitation services.

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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- 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 EMT Transport 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.