What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paramedic Emergency Department position at HCA Florida Blake Hospital?
Description
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Paramedic Emergency Department? At HCA Florida Blake 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 Blake Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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 Paramedic Emergency Department like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary And Qualifications
We are seeking a Paramedic for our Emergency Department Team. As our Paramedic, you will perform basic patient care services related to nursing care under the supervision of the ER nurse (RN). You will also assist the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient care environment. We are a family like team caring for each other as we care for our patients!
Delegated tasks may include:
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 Paramedic Emergency Department 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.
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Paramedic Emergency Department? At HCA Florida Blake 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 Blake 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.
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 Paramedic Emergency Department like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary And Qualifications
We are seeking a Paramedic for our Emergency Department Team. As our Paramedic, you will perform basic patient care services related to nursing care under the supervision of the ER nurse (RN). You will also assist the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, adequately stocked and safe patient care environment. We are a family like team caring for each other as we care for our patients!
Delegated tasks may include:
- You will obtain vital signs, height and weight, intake and output, calorie counts, apply ice/heat as directed, and perform simple non-sterile dressing changes.
- You will perform safe patient handling that may include turning and positioning, use of specialty beds, patient transfer, assistance walking, oxygen use and suction use.
- You are responsible and accountable for providing patient care under the direct supervision of the physician and/or RN/Charge RN in accordance with physicians' orders, and established policy and procedure.
- You will facilitate patient transfer to floors, and assist with patient flow.
- You will accurately document the administration of care in the patient record in a timely manner.
- You will identify and proactively communicate any changes in patient condition, results, behavior, observations, or complaints and reports to RN/Charge RN/LPN.
- Administers and documents prescribed medications to patients in accordance with hospital policies and practice guidelines.
- Takes report from EMS.
- Must be a graduate of approved Paramedic program.
- Current State of Florida Paramedic License
- American Heart Association ACL, BLS, PALS
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required for Behavioral Health
- One year experience as Paramedic in the field or Hospital setting preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
- Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
- Paramedic
- Vocational School Graduate
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 Paramedic Emergency Department 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.