Paramedic (Interfacility Transport)

Job overview

Paramedic (Interfacility Transport) in Orange Park, FL. This is an onsite, full-time position with flexible shifts, typically 3 12-hour shifts per week, including rotating weekends. Compensation is not specified. The primary duty of the Interfacility Transport Paramedic is the safe and effective treatment and transport of patients on the Interfacility Transport ambulance.

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

Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic or a Certificate of program completion in EMT/Paramedic is required. Florida 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 Support. Basic Cardiac Life Support. PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt. Florida Driver's License with clean driving record. EVOC-Emergency Vehicle Operations Course must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date.

Skills & competencies

paramedic

orange park fl

hca florida orange park hospital

full-time

flexible shift

12-hour shifts

rotating weekends

no on-call

no travel

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, 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: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.