Interfacility Transport Paramedic PRN

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) Plan with employer match

Tuition assistance and certification support

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is seeking an Interfacility Transport Paramedic to join a new team for patient transport between its facilities. The role involves safe patient treatment and transport, responding to EMS requests, and coordinating care with healthcare providers.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Services and a South Carolina Paramedic license. Exceptional benefits are provided, including comprehensive health plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Required to have an Associates Degree or Paramedic certification.
• Must hold a South Carolina Paramedic license.
• 1 year of experience as a field Paramedic is required.
• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responds to EMS Transport Services requests for patient transportation.
• Provides patient care during interfacility transports.
• Coordinates patient transfer with healthcare providers.
• Performs handoff reports to nursing staff and physicians.
• Maintains readiness of ambulance and associated equipment.

Skills

Emergency Medical Services

Patient care assessment

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic

South Carolina Paramedic license

Job description

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as an Interfacility Transport Paramedic you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

We are staffing a NEW Interfacility Transport team to transport patients between our 4 Free Standing Emergency Departments and our 2 facilities, Trident Hospital and Summerville Hospital. We are growing our fleet with NEW state-of-the-art ambulances.

We have multiple EMT and Paramedic positions available, both night and day shift available. Plus we are adding PRN staff.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Interfacility Transport Paramedic will operate on the Interfacility Transport Team (IFT). The primary duty of the Interfacility Transport Paramedic will be the safe and effective treatment and transport of patients on the Interfacility Transport ambulance. The Interfacility Transport Paramedic will respond to EMS Call-Center requests, prioritize patient care, coordinate with other healthcare providers, and facilitate transport appropriately.

As needed, the Interfacility Transport Paramedic will function within the free-standing Emergency Departments and the main Emergency Department. While working in the Emergency Department, the Interfacility Transport Paramedic will collect and convey information to both their team members and the attending Physician regarding the health status of patients.

What you will do in this role

• Responds to Trident Hospital EMS Transport Services Call-Center requests for the transport of patients from all Trident Health facilities
• Provides care in the out of hospital setting, serving as the primary care provider during interfacility transports
• Assesses, plans, implements intervention, and evaluates the appropriate level of patient care according to South Carolina scope of practice, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital EMS Protocols, and HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital emergency department policies and procedures
• Performs diverse duties within the Emergency Department involving an extensive knowledge of protocols, medical techniques, equipment, and the use of a wide range of procedures
• Performs EMS hand off reports at facility destinations and reports appropriately to nursing staff and ED physicians
• Ensures readiness of ambulance and all associated equipment for service
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered

What qualifications you will need

• Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic or a Certificate of program completion in EMT/Paramedic is required.
• South Carolina Paramedic license required
• 1 year of experience as a field Paramedic with an EMS agency and/or clinical experience working in a hospital.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt
• Drivers License with clean driving record
• EVOC-Emergency Vehicle Operations Course must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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 and position.

Trident Health is a 445-bed HCA Healthcare hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital and HCA HealthCare Summerville Hospital and three freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Moncks Corner Medical Center and Centre Pointe Emergency.

We provide care to nearly 375,000 South Carolina Low country residents each year. Every day Trident Health's more than 2,600 employees, more than 500 physicians and more than 130 volunteers are dedicated to fulfilling our mission.

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.