Interfacility Transport EMT

Job overview

Interfacility Transport EMT at HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital in North Charleston, SC. This is an onsite, full-time position with a rotating weekend schedule. Compensation is not specified. HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital is a 445-bed system comprised of two acute care hospitals and three freestanding emergency departments.

What you'll do

• Operate on the EMS Transport Services’ Team. Primary duty will be to assist the Paramedic in rendering safe and effective treatment and transport of patients on the Interfacility Transport Services’ ambulance. Respond to Interfacility Transport Call-Center requests, coordinate with other healthcare providers, and facilitate transport appropriately. As needed, function within the free-standing Emergency Departments and the main Emergency Department. Provide quality care to patients under the direction of a Paramedic or RN, in accordance with the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the hospital. 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 Interfacility Transport Medical Director. Report to the Chief of Interfacility Transport Operations. Serve as a member of the Healthcare team through active communication
• documentation
• feedback and assistance as needed or requested. Attend meetings, education opportunities, and in-services as required by departmental policy, and contribute to the growth and development of their self and the Interfacility Transport Services’ Team. Maintain good working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, and other hospital staff. Operate emergency medical vehicle and responds to calls for aid in emergent situations. Evaluate patient condition to establish the right course of treatment. Provide a variety of emergency medical treatment to injured, sick, or incapacitated persons. Perform invasive procedures under adverse conditions. Manage non-medical situations such as crowd control and protecting the valuables of a patient if necessary. Lift and transport patients, ensuring patients remain stable during transport. Communicate patient data and condition to professional medical personnel at emergency treatment facility.

What we're looking for

Education

Associate Degree

Experience

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

Skills & competencies

emt

interfacility transport

north charleston

sc

united states

full-time

ems

healthcare

rotating weekends

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Behavioral Health, Telemedicine, Wellbeing Support, PTO, Paid Family Leave, Disability, 401(k) match, EAP, Tuition Assistance

About the employer

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