Lead Interfacility Transport Paramedic

HCA•Charleston, SC

56d

About The Position

Do you have the career opportunities as a Lead Interfacility Transport Paramedic you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. We are staffing a NEW Interfacility Transport team to transport our patients between our 4 Free Standing Emergency Departments and our 2 facilities, Trident Hospital and Summerville Hospital. We have multiple Lead Paramedic positions available. You will be working full time days usually on weekdays until our NEW state-of-the are ambulances begin to operate in early 2026. Then the expectation will be to work rotating weekends. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Lead Interfacility Transport Paramedic where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! The Lead Paramedic will lead the EMS Interfacility Transport Services Team. The Lead Paramedic will hold the responsibility of performing professional level work in planning, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and managing the operations of interfacility transport and emergency medical care while ensuring compliance with applicable South Carolina statutes and administrative rules.

Requirements

South Carolina Driver's license - Must be Active and clear
South Carolina Paramedic license required
BLS-American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS provider issued card required
ACLS-American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS provider card required
PALS-American Heart Association or American Red Cross PALS provider card required
EVOC-Emergency Vehicle Operations Course completion certificate, or equivalent required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
FEMA-100, 200, 700, 800 preferred or required within 90 of employment start date
Minimum 3 years previous clinical experience with an advanced life support EMS system required

Nice To Haves

PHTLS or ITLS-International Trauma Life Support provider card preferred
Minimum 2 years of EMS leadership experience or in an EMS Instructor role is preferred
Experience with hospital-based EMS and/or Emergency Department operations and policy/procedures is preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direction, leadership and day-to-day management of the Interfacility Transport Services.
Assists with staffing of Interfacility Transport Services through interviews, education and evaluations.
Assists the Trident Hospital EMS Medical Director with implementation, education, and enforcement of policies, procedures and guidelines in accordance with State Statues. To include analyzing, drafting, coordination, preparation, and implementation of EMS guidelines.
Assists with performance reviews and competency analyses to identify clinical training needs, crucial staff competency needs, and areas of improvement for the Transport team and individual personnel.
Performs frequent and periodic reconciliation of Interfacility Transport Services patient care reports to ensure policy compliance and exceptional patient care is being provided, as well as proper patient documentation.
Presents metrics to Interfacility Transport management pertaining to EMS transports and related or pertinent data.
Oversees team usage of equipment, supplies, and technology to ensure quality, safety, and appropriate use of resources.
Coordinates, delegates, and verifies completion of vehicle and equipment preventative maintenance and repairs.

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.