Emergency Services Transport EMT

HCA•Richmond, VA

50d

About The Position

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Emergency Services Transport EMT Chippenham Hospital We are seeking a(an) Emergency Services Transport EMT for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply! The Emergency Services (ES) Transport EMT will operate on the Chippenham Hospital EMS Transport Services' Team. The primary duty of the Transport EMT will be to assist the Paramedic in rendering safe and effective treatment and transport of Chippenham Hospital patients on the Chippenham Hospital EMS Transport Services' ambulance. The Transport EMT will respond to EMS Call-Center requests, coordinate with other healthcare providers, and facilitate transport appropriately. Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the regions first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Emergency Services Transport EMT opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. 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.

Requirements

CPR
EVOC
Drivers License
EMT License
High School Diploma / GED

Nice To Haves

2 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

Ensures the readiness of Chippenham Hospital EMS ambulances for service.
Performs checks on ambulance mechanical systems and all included medical equipment to verify full and safe working condition.
Completes daily supply check-offs, checks for dated equipment expiration, and stocks as appropriate. Maintains an aesthetically clean and safe ambulance and associated work area.
Reports all issues of ambulance readiness to the Chief of EMS Operations immediately.
Remains available to render BLS mutual aid care to other agencies, mass casualty events, and declared disasters
Provides care for patients pursuant to the Basic Life Support guidelines outlined in F.S. 401.25. Operates within Medical Protocols established by the Chippenham Hospital EMS Medical Director.
Operates Chippenham Hospital EMS ambulance in accordance with Emergency Vehicle Operations training. Maintains safety and control of the ambulance at all times, through the use of appropriate speed, braking, and cornering techniques.
Applies the practice of "due regard" at all times, and follows all State and local regulations on emergency equipment.
Documents all patient information and care factually and accurately. Includes all applicable insurance information and signatures as needed. Ensures documentation for every patient transported is completed prior to the end of each shift.
Ensures readiness of ambulance and all associated equipment for service, and performs stocking as needed
Maintains cleanliness of interior and exterior of ambulance and EMS equipment
Responds to Chippenham EMS Transport Services requests for the transport of patients from Chippenham Hospital facilities
Provides care in the out of hospital setting, serving as the secondary provider and assistant to the Paramedic or other healthcare provider during interfacility transports
Provides primary patient care activities on transports approved to be at the BLS level by the attending physician or EMS Medical Director
Maintains competence in thorough patient care documentation and use of both EMS PCR and ED software
Performs EMS hand off reports at facility destinations and reports appropriately to Paramedics, nursing staff, and ED Physicians
Demonstrates knowledge and application of intermediate patient care, to include vital signs, venipuncture, urinary catheterization, cardiac monitoring, and 12 lead EKG.
Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care, or the services delivered.
Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.

Benefits

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.