Transport Paramedic

Transport Paramedic

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Paramedic today with TriStar Transport.

Benefits

TriStar Transport, 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.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Paramedic. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Transport Paramedic provides safe, high quality, patient-centered care within a state-regulated and program-defined scope of practice. The Transport Paramedic will be trained, equipped and willing to deliver care in a mobile environment, as well as function as a member of multi-disciplinary teams within healthcare facilities during the course of patient transports. The Transport Paramedic will function clinically under the direction of the programs Medical Director through Patient Care Guidelines and online medical direction, in compliance with the regulations of the Tennessee Department of Health, Office of EMS. Employee will be accountable to exemplifying excellent service behavior to patients, clients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, vendors; show courtesy, personalized attention, respect, compassion and timely responsiveness to all customers at all times. Paramedic will act as the team leader during care of patients requiring transport.

What you will do in this role:

Provide safe and effective transportation of patients to and from predetermined locations using all established laws, policies, and procedures set forth by the State of Tennessee Department of Health, Office of EMS.

To provide quality BLS, ALS and emergency care to patients requiring procedures in accordance with established Tennessee Department of Health, Office of EMS, scope of practice and credentialing.

Paramedic will act as the team leader during care of patients requiring transport.

Paramedic will work as part of a healthcare team in the emergency department, based on credentialing approved by the hospital. Approved skills/tasks/meds for the ED are defined in the advanced paramedic skills and medication list.

Ensures emergency vehicles and equipment are maintained and in a state of readiness at all times.

Performs daily duties to maintain a clean and organized environment.

Assumes accountability for promoting consistent, positive patient interactions that advance the agenda of unparalleled patient service.

Maintains a patient-first philosophy and engages in service recovery when necessary.

Supports the development and implementation of strategies to elevate the patient experience.

Exemplifies excellent service behavior to patients, clients, visitors, physicians, co-workers, vendors; show courtesy, personalized attention, respect, compassion and timely responsiveness to all customers at all times.

Participates in regular drills and special events to assure adequate staffing and appropriate training for staff

Maintains personal and state mandated education needs within education policy guidelines.

What qualifications you will need:

• Completion of an Accredited Paramedic Training Program
• Tennessee Paramedic License
• Tennessee Class D Driver's License
• BLS and ACLS
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), or within 60 days of hire
• 2 years as a transport Paramedic preferred

'The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.'- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Paramedic opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.