Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Transport Paramedic PRN? At HCA Florida Osceola 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.

Benefits

HCA Florida Osceola 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.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Transport Paramedic PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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

As needed, the ES Transport Paramedic will function within the free standing ORMC Emergency Departments and the main ORMC Emergency Department. While working in the Emergency Department, the ES Paramedic will collect and convey information to both their team members and the attending Physician regarding the health status of patients. The ES Paramedic 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 ORMC EMS Medical Director. The ES Paramedic 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 Paramedic 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 ORMC EMS Transport Services’ Team. The ES Paramedic will maintain good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Regular, Punctual and dependable attendance

• Responds to ORMC EMS Transport Services requests for the transport of patients from ORMC 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 Florida scope of practice, ORMC EMS Protocols, and ORMC 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

• 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 nursing staff and ED physicians

• Ensures readiness of ambulance and all associated equipment for service

• Attends meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy

Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.

Job Specific:

1 . Ambulance Readiness: Ensures the readiness of ORMC EMS ambulances for service. Performs checks on ambulance mechanical systems and all included medical equipment to verify full and safe working condition. Completes daily supply check-offs, 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.

Mutual Aid: Remains 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.

Level of Care: 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 CRMC EMS Medical Director.

Ambulance Usage: Operates ORMC EMS ambulance in accordance with Emergency Vehicle Operations training. Maintains safety and control of the ambulance at all times, through the use of appropriate speed, braking, and cornering techniques. Applies the practice of “due regard” at all times, and follows all State and local regulations on emergency equipment. Meets all current requirements of Chapter 64E-2 of the Florida Administrative Code.

Documentation: Documents all patient information and care factually and accurately. Includes all applicable insurance information and signatures as needed. Ensures documentation for every patient transported is completed prior to the end of each shift.

Education Required And/OR Preferred: Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic or a Certificate of program completion in Emergency Medical Services (EMT/Paramedic) is required

License/Certification:

Florida Paramedic license required

BLS-American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS provider issued card required

ACLS-American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS provider card required

PALS-American Heart Association or American Red Cross PALS provider card required

EVOC-Emergency Vehicle Operations Course completion certificate, or equivalent required

FEMA-100, 200, 700, 800 preferred

ITLS-International Trauma Life Support provider card preferred

Driving Record: This position requires driving an HCA owned vehicle. The candidate must provide a seven-year driving history from the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles and have no more than six points on their record, with no indication of unsafe driving habits.

Experience Required or Preferred: Minimum 1 year of experience as a field paramedic with an EMS agency and/or clinical experience working in a hospital.

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital is a 404-bed tertiary care hospital. We are accredited by the Joint Commission and are a Level II Trauma Center. We are a teaching hospital in collaboration with UCF College of Medicine. Our hospital is conveniently and centrally located in the Heart of Kissimmee. We are only minutes from Orlando, St. Cloud, Celebration, and Poinciana. We are committed to enhancing the standard of healthcare by providing services including Emergency Care, Trauma Care, Pediatric ER, Heart Vascular Institute, and Comprehensive Stroke Center. Other services include The Baby Suites Maternity Care, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level II, Women’s Services, Behavioral Health, Orthopedics Spine, and a Graduate Medical Education Program. We expand our care to the community with our freestanding Emergency Department at Hunter’s Creek ER.

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 Transport Paramedic PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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.