Description
Introduction
Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Paramedic Transport FSED you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA FL Twin Cities Transport which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Benefits
HCA FL Twin Cities Transport 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 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.
- Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny
- Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
- Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts
- 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Retirement readiness and rollover 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)
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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) Paramedic Transport FSED PRN 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 Transport Paramedic will operate on the HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital EMS Transport Services Team. The primary duty of the Transport Paramedic will be the safe and effective treatment and transport of patients on the EMS Transport Services ambulance. The Transport Paramedic will respond to EMS Call-Center requests, prioritize patient care, coordinate with other healthcare providers, and facilitate transport appropriately. The Paramedic responds to medical emergencies and provides advanced critical care during transport to the hospital. As the first healthcare provider at the scene, the Paramedic partners with firefighters and police in evaluating the situation. The Paramedic offers basic and advanced lifesaving support, administers treatments, and directs EMTs in delivering patient care consistent with training and level of certification. The Paramedic responds to medical emergencies and provides advanced critical care during the transport to the hospital. As the first healthcare provider at the scene, the Paramedic partners with firefighters and police in evaluating the situation. The Paramedic offers basic and advanced lifesaving support, administers treatments, and directs EMTs in delivering patient care consistent with training and level of certification.
What you will do in this role:
- Ensures the readiness of HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital EMS ambulances for service.
- Performs checks on ambulance mechanical systems and all included medical equipment to verify full and safe working conditions.
- Completes daily supply checkoffs, checks for dated equipment expiration, and stocks as appropriate.
- Maintains an aesthetically clean and safe ambulance and associated work area. Reports all issues of ambulance readiness to the Chief of EMS Operations immediately.
- Available to render BLS and/or ALS mutual aid care to other agencies, mass casualty events, and declared disasters as outlined in Florida Statute Ch. 401. Provides care for patients pursuant to the Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support guidelines outlined in F.S. 401.25.
- Operates within Medical Protocols established by the HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital EMS Medical Director.
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of intermediate patient care, to include vital signs, venipuncture, urinary catheterization, cardiac monitoring, 12 lead EKG, setting up intravenous fluids, insert/discontinue IVs/IOs, perform CPR, insert Foley catheter, obtain clean catch urine samples and transport patients
- Operate emergency medical vehicles and respond to calls for aid in emergency situations.
- Evaluate patient conditions to establish the right course of treatment. Providing a variety of emergency medical treatments for injured, sick, or incapacitated persons.
- Perform invasive procedures under adverse conditions.
- Manage non-medical situations such as crowd control and protect 4the valuables of a patient if necessary.
- Lift and transport patients, ensuring patients remain stable during transport.
- Communicate patient data and condition to professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility.