EMT

About the Role

An EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) is a certified first responder providing basic life support (BLS) care, assessing patients, and transporting them in ambulances or within hospital departments, focusing on stabilization and immediate needs. HCA EMT roles involve both emergency call response and inter-facility transfers, ensuring patient safety and comfort while maintaining equipment readiness.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls
• Assist paramedics
• Provide basic life support (BLS)
• Monitor patients (vitals)
• Transport patients between facilities or to the ER
• Document patient care logistics

Requirements

• Valid state EMT license
• BLS/CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license
• Associate’s Degree

Skills

• Calm under pressure
• Strong communication
• Teamwork
• Quick decision-making
• Knowledge of emergency procedures

Collaboration

Works closely with paramedics and nurses.

Benefits

HCA Florida JFK Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About the Workplace

HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a 558-bed acute care facility with four locations in Palm Beach County. The main campus offers services including:

• Emergency services
• Cardiovascular care
• Neurosciences and robotic surgery
• Orthopedic and spine care
• Bariatrics
• Behavioral health and obstetrics

The hospital is a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center, a certified Ventricular Assist Device program, an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center, and an American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program. It also operates two off-site ERs in Palm Beach Gardens and West Boynton Beach, providing emergency treatment for adults and children.

The hospital is located in Atlantis, near the coastal cities of Lake Worth and Boynton Beach, offering proximity to beaches, restaurants, and shopping.