EMT

About the Role

As an Emergency Department (ED) Paramedic, you’ll be a crucial member of the emergency team, delivering skilled, timely care when every second counts. You’ll use your expertise and quick decision-making to gather critical details, perform treatments safely, and maintain a safe, dignified environment for every patient. Your collaboration with ED personnel will keep care moving smoothly and directly impact patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Stay in continuous communication with providers, nurses, and EMS to ensure seamless patient handoffs and smooth, coordinated care
• Monitor vital signs, document clearly, and deliver treatments with precision and accuracy
• Perform tests, administer medications, and administer therapies and interventions confidently within your scope
• Respond rapidly in emergencies, identify patient needs early and help manage pain
• Keep patient areas safe and organized by managing equipment and addressing any potential hazards

Requirements

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• (EMT-State) Emergency Medical Technician License Required

Benefits

HCA Florida St. Lucie 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 Facility

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 250-plus-bed acute care facility accredited by the Joint Commission. Since 1983, HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital has provided quality care to the Treasure Coast community. We offer a full range of services including:

• A birthing center
• Cardiac catheterization lab
• Cancer care and breast center
• Minimally-invasive and robotic surgery
• General and vascular surgery
• Orthopedic and Spine Institute with the latest in orthopedic equipment

HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a Certified Primary Stroke Center and an American College of Cardiology accredited Chest Pain Center. The Emergency Room at the main hospital and the freestanding ER at Darwin Square are designed with consideration for special populations such as pediatric and geriatric patients.

About the Location

We are located in Port St. Lucie, a city which attracts a vibrant mix of people due to its low crime rate, diverse housing stock, and abundant open space.