EMT

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital in Port St. Lucie is seeking an Emergency Department Paramedic to deliver skilled, timely care when every second counts. You will gather critical details and perform treatments safely, maintaining a dignified environment for every patient.

You will collaborate with ED personnel to keep care moving smoothly, monitor vital signs, document clearly, and deliver therapies and interventions confidently within scope to support patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• (EMT-State) Emergency Medical Technician required

Responsibilities

• Stay in continuous communication with providers, nurses, and EMS to ensure seamless patient handoffs and smooth, coordinated care.
• Monitor vital signs, document clearly, and deliver treatments with precision and accuracy.
• Perform tests, administer medications, and administer therapies and interventions confidently within your scope.
• Respond rapidly in emergencies, identify patient needs early and help manage pain.
• Keep patient areas safe and organized by managing equipment and addressing any potential hazards.

Education

EMT-State Certification Required

BCLS Certification

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) EMT? At HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As an Emergency Department (ED) Paramedic, you’ll be a crucial member of the emergency team, delivering skilled, timely care when every second counts. You’ll use your expertise and quick decision‑making to gather critical details, perform treatments safely, and maintain a safe, dignified environment for every patient. Your collaboration with ED personnel will keep care moving smoothly and directly impact patient outcomes.

• Stay in continuous communication with providers, nurses, and EMS to ensure seamless patient handoffs and smooth, coordinated care
• Monitor vital signs, document clearly, and deliver treatments with precision and accuracy
• Perform tests, administer medications, and administer therapies and interventions confidently within your scope
• Respond rapidly in emergencies, identify patient needs early and help manage pain
• Keep patient areas safe and organized by managing equipment and addressing any potential hazards

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• (EMT-State) Emergency Medical Technician Required

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn More About Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 250 plus‑bed acute care facility accredited by the Joint Commission. Since 1983, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital has provided quality care to the Treasure Coast community. We offer a full range of services including a birthing center, cardiac catheterization lab, cancer care, and breast center. We offer minimally‑invasive and robotic surgery, general and vascular surgery. The Orthopedic and Spine Institute offers the latest in orthopedic equipment. This ensures patients have access to high‑quality care. HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a Certified Primary Stroke Center, and an American College of Cardiology accredited Chest Pain Center. The Emergency Room at the main hospital and the freestanding ER at Darwin Square are designed with consideration for special populations such as pediatric and geriatric patients.

We are located in Port St. Lucie, a city which attracts a vibrant mix of people due to its low crime rate, diverse housing stock, and abundant open space. If you are interested in a dynamic career in a great location, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team at HCA Florida St. Lucie 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.

“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our EMT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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