Interfacility Transport Paramedic

Job overview

Interfacility Transport Paramedic in Orange Park, FL. This is an onsite position with a salary that is not specified. HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is part of HCA Healthcare. The Interfacility Transport Paramedic will operate on the Interfacility Transport Team (IFT). The primary duty will be the safe and effective treatment and transport of patients on the Interfacility Transport ambulance, responding to EMS Call-Center requests, prioritizing patient care, and coordinating with other healthcare providers.

What you'll do

• Responds to Orange Park Hospital (OPH) EMS Transport Services Call-Center requests for the transport of patients from OPH 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, HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK HOSPITAL EMS Protocols, and HCA FLORIDA ORANGE PARK 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 we're looking for

Education

Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic or a Certificate of program completion in EMT/Paramedic

Experience

1 year of experience as a field Paramedic with an EMS agency and/or clinical experience working in a hospital.

Skills & competencies

interfacility transport paramedic

paramedic

hca florida orange park hospital

orange park fl

full-time

day shift

12-hour shifts

weekends required

ems

healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 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

About the employer

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals. Sector: 62.