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　　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) Paramedic ED today with HCA Florida West Marion Hospital.

　　Benefits

　　HCA Florida West Marion 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.

　　Come join our team as a(an) Paramedic ED. 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 ER Paramedic will collect and convey information to both their team members and the attending Physician regarding the health status of patients. The Hospital Paramedic will perform all duties identified in their job description and validated by competency assessment under the License of the Physician Medical Director. They will report to the Director of Emergency Services. They will serve as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication; documentation; feedback and assistance as needed or requested. The Hospital Paramedic will provide for patient safety. Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy. Contributes to the growth and development of self and department. Maintains an active involvement. Maintains good working relationship with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff. Maintains competence with charting system. They may not, under any circumstances, perform the prohibited functions listed below. Essential Functions:  Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQU) initiatives  Maintains competence in documentation  Answer and receive patient report from EMS on radio ( not allowed to give or take orders over radio)  Receive EMS hand off reports at facility  Utilize SBAR ( Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) for communication  Support and represent the facility’s Core Values while performing the role  Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy  Clean stretchers, closets, and cabinets as appropriate Technical Functions: May perform the functions defined within the North Florida Division approved skills list or the corresponding facility approved skills list.  12 Lead EKG  Input and Output documentation  Document in medical record  EHR documentation of care Document in eMar and BCMA  Administer approved medications  Stock  Check Equipment  Participate in quality improvement projects  Insert IV’s/IO’s  Discontinue IV’s  Obtain Clean catch urine samples  Clean stretchers and rooms  Perform CPR/ACLS  Transport patients  Splint application  Wound Cleaning  Apply traction  Application of Oxygen per order  Accucheck  Answer EMS radio and work with Charge Nurse or Flow Coordinator to place patient  Oral and endotracheal suctioning  Suture set up and assistance  Chest tube/pleur-e-vac set up  Remove sutures and staples  Administration of Fleets enema  Central Line tray set up  Insert oral/nasal airways  Lumbar Puncture set up and assist  Thoracentesis set up and assist Prohibited Functions:  Tracheal Intubations  Intravenous Injections/Infusions  Document Assessments  Discharge Patients Medication Administration List: May administer medications from the approved medication found in the most recent North Florida Division approved addendum. If the ER Paramedic is not permitted by the addendum to administer a specific medication, or to administer a specific medication by a certain route, the ER Paramedic may not carry out the Emergency Physician’s order and such order must be carried out by other staff authorized to perform the service at issue. In the state of Florida, according to Fla. Stat. Ann. § 458.3485., Paramedics are not authorized to administer intravenous injections in the hospital. For those drugs listed that have multiple forms, intravenous injection form is not permissible.

　　*High School School/GED required. *Current certification/licensure as a Paramedic per State of Florida requirements. *Current BLS certification *Current ACLS certification *Current PALS certification *Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCRISIS/CPI) (within 6 months of hire/transfer) *ITLS (Ocala Regional ONLY within 6 months of hire/transfer). *Less than 1 year of paramedic experience required. Preferred Education Preferred License/Certification Preferred Experience: *2 year Associate Degree preferred. *N/A *Minimum 2 years of experience as a field paramedic with EMS agency and/or clinical experience working in a Hospital

　　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. We are home to Florida West Marion Hospital, HCA Florida Summerfield Emergency, HCA Florida Maricamp Emergency and HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency. 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 cost 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 Paramedic ED 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.