Interfacility Transport Paramedic PRN

Job Summary

The Interfacility Transport Paramedic will operate on the Interfacility Transport Team (IFT). The primary duty of the Interfacility Transport Paramedic will be the safe and effective treatment and transport of patients on the Interfacility Transport ambulance.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic or a Certificate of program completion in EMT/Paramedic is required.
• South Carolina Paramedic license required.
• 1 year of experience as a field Paramedic with an EMS agency and/or clinical experience working in a hospital.

What You Will Do in This Role

• Responds to Trident Hospital EMS Transport Services Call-Center requests for the transport of patients from all Trident Health facilities.
• Provides care in the out of hospital setting, serving as the primary care provider during interfacility transports.
• Affords assessment, planning, implementation of intervention, and evaluation of the appropriate level of patient care according to South Carolina scope of practice, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital EMS Protocols, and HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital emergency department policies and procedures.
• Performs diverse duties within the Emergency Department involving an extensive knowledge of protocols, medical techniques, equipment, and the use of a wide range of procedures.
• Performs EMS hand off reports at facility destinations and reports appropriately to nursing staff and ED physicians.
• Ensures readiness of ambulance and all associated equipment for service.
• Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.

Benefits

• 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.