Emergency Services Transport EMT

Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.69 - $26.16 / hour
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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Emergency Services Transport EMT? At Chippenham Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Chippenham Hospital 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Emergency Services Transport EMT like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

​​The Emergency Services (ES) Transport EMT will operate on the Chippenham Hospital EMS Transport Services’ Team. The primary duty of the Transport EMT will be to assist the Paramedic in rendering safe and effective treatment and transport of Chippenham Hospital patients on the Chippenham Hospital EMS Transport Services’ ambulance. The Transport EMT will respond to EMS Call-Center requests, coordinate with other healthcare providers, and facilitate transport appropriately. 

· Ensures the readiness of Chippenham Hospital EMS ambulances for service.

· Performs checks on ambulance mechanical systems and all included medical equipment to verify full and safe working condition.

· Completes daily supply check-offs, checks for dated equipment expiration, and stocks as appropriate. Maintains an aesthetically clean and safe ambulance and associated work area.

· Reports all issues of ambulance readiness to the Chief of EMS Operations immediately.​

· ​​Remains available to render BLS mutual aid care to other agencies, mass casualty events, and declared disasters as outlined in Florida Statute Ch. 401.​

· ​​Provides care for patients pursuant to the Basic Life Support guidelines outlined in F.S. 401.25. Operates within Medical Protocols established by the Chippenham Hospital EMS Medical Director.​

· ​​Operates Chippenham Hospital EMS ambulance in accordance with Emergency Vehicle Operations training. Maintains safety and control of the ambulance at all times, through the use of appropriate speed, braking, and cornering techniques.

· Applies the practice of “due regard” at all times, and follows all State and local regulations on emergency equipment. Meets all current requirements of Chapter 64E-2 of the Florida Administrative Code. ​

· ​​Documents all patient information and care factually and accurately. Includes all applicable insurance information and signatures as needed. Ensures documentation for every patient transported is completed prior to the end of each shift.​

· ​​Ensures readiness of ambulance and all associated equipment for service, and performs stocking as needed​

· ​​Maintains cleanliness of interior and exterior of ambulance and EMS equipment​

· ​​Responds to Chippenham EMS Transport Services requests for the transport of patients from Chippenham Hospital facilities​

· ​​Provides care in the out of hospital setting, serving as the secondary provider and assistant to the Paramedic or other healthcare provider during interfacility transports​

· ​​Provides primary patient care activities on transports approved to be at the BLS level by the attending physician or EMS Medical Director​

· ​​Maintains competence in thorough patient care documentation and use of both EMS PCR and ED software​

· ​​Performs EMS hand off reports at facility destinations and reports appropriately to Paramedics, nursing staff, and ED Physicians​

· ​​ ​​Demonstrates knowledge and application of intermediate patient care, to include vital signs, venipuncture, urinary catheterization, cardiac monitoring, and 12 lead EKG.​

· ​​Actively seeks ways to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care, or the services delivered. ​

· ​​Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.​

What qualifications you will need:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Spt
• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Trauma Life Spt
• NALS Neonatal Advance Life Sup
• PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt
• EMS Safety
• Drivers License
• Vocational School Graduate

Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Emergency Services Transport EMT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

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