Medical Transport Paramedic

HCA Healthcare • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The Medical Transport Paramedic works on the Medical Transport Services Team and is primarily responsible for the safe and effective treatment and transport of patients. The role responds to Transfer Center requests, prioritizes patient care, coordinates with other healthcare providers, and facilitates appropriate transport. The paramedic provides care in the out-of-hospital setting as the primary care provider during transport and performs diverse Emergency Department duties requiring knowledge of protocols, medical techniques, equipment, and procedures.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic or certificate of program completion in Emergency Medical Services (Paramedic).
• Missouri/Kansas certification.
• ACLS provider card from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• PALS provider card from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, required within 180 days.
• EVOC completion certificate or equivalent, required within 30 days.
• State driver's license.
• ASLS, required within 180 days.

Nice To Haves

• FEMA courses 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• ITLS provider card.
• CC-P or FP-C from an ISCB-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Medical Transport Services requests from the Transfer Center for patient transport.
• Provide out-of-hospital care as the primary care provider during transport.
• Assess, plan, implement interventions, and evaluate the appropriate level of patient care in accordance with Florida scope of practice, EMS protocols, and Emergency Department policies and procedures.
• Perform Emergency Department duties requiring knowledge of protocols, medical techniques, equipment, and a wide range of procedures.
• Maintain competence in thorough patient care documentation using EMS PCR and Emergency Department software.
• Provide handoff reports at destination facilities and report appropriately to nursing staff and Emergency Department physicians.
• Ensure the ambulance and associated equipment are ready for service.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required by departmental policy.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree