Job Information
HCA Healthcare EMT Transport Ambulance Services in Brandon, Florida
Description
Introduction
Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) EMT Transport Ambulance Services with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Benefits
HCA Florida Brandon 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Brandon Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic EMT Transport Ambulance Services to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!
Job Summary and Qualifications
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 of CRMC. 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:
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 EMS Transport Services requests for the transport of patients from 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, EMS Protocols, and 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.
EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED:
- Associates Degree or Completion of an accredited EMT program is required.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
Florida EMT license
BLS-American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS Provider issued card required
FEMA-100, 200, 700, 800 preferred
No Travel Required
6 months experience Required Years of Experience
What qualifications you will need:
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Certificate
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital is a 400 bed acute care hospital in Brandon, FL. We offer many services including a heart & vascular center, behavioral health center and a women’s center. Our women’s center includes a 36 bed neonatal intensive care unit. We have a reflux center and a bariatric center. We are dedicated to quality and devoted to our community. We have been named a top 100 hospital in America many times. Our intensive care unit has been named a top 100 ICU. Join our friendly hospital with its caring staff located just south of Tampa. We are proud of our colleagues who contribute to the care and services of patients. Whether it is clinical care or our support staff, everyone has an important role in contributing to the health of our community. We hope you’ll consider a career at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
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.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our EMT Transport Ambulance Services opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
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.