Interfacility Transport Paramedic

Job overview

Interfacility Transport Paramedic at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in Charleston, SC. This is an onsite position. Multiple positions are available for day and night shifts, plus PRN staff. Compensation is not specified. The Interfacility Transport Paramedic provides care during interfacility transports between HCA facilities, serving as the primary care provider and responding to call-center requests.

What you'll do

• 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.
• 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.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate's Degree or Certificate

Experience

1 year

Skills & competencies

interfacility transport paramedic

paramedic

transport

hca healthcare trident hospital

charleston sc

south carolina

nursing support

healthcare

medical

hospital

ems

patient care

day shift

night shift

prn

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, free counseling services, 401(k) Plan with a 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Family support, Referral services, Consumer discounts, Retirement readiness, Education assistance, Colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program, Employee Health Assistance Fund.

About the employer

HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.