EMT

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) EMT with HCA Florida Aventura Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a EMT, you will be a vital part of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care and helping create a safe, welcoming environment for patients. You'll assist with daily needs such as vital signs, mobility, and personal care, while helping RNs monitor conditions and carry out care plans. Your attention, empathy, and teamwork help restore comfort and dignity for every patient you serve and make our mission to improve lives a reality each day. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Assisting with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery 
• Providing non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices 
• Keeping patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency 
• Managing supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness 
• Communicating kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality 

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate from an accredited school for paramedics or completion of Emergency Technician program 
• Current Florida License as Paramedic or Emergency Medical Technician. 
• Current BLS Certification issued by the American Heart Association. 
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association. 
• Current PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association; or agreement to obtain by completion of 6 months of employment. 
• Completion of Basic Arrhythmia course with a minimum of 16 hours of didactic instruction preferred. 
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits

HCA Florida Aventura 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.

HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is 467-bed hospital. We are a fully accredited medical surgery hospital. We leverage the latest technologies and treatment protocols to meet healthcare needs. HCA Florida Aventura Hospital is designated a Level II Trauma Center. This is awarded by the Florida Department of Health. We are certified as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center by the Joint Commission. Always offering the best for our patients. Aventura’s Comprehensive Community Cancer Program is accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Knowledgeably treating patience with urgency. We are an American College of Radiology accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence. We take screenings seriously.

Located in luxurious South Florida, our community offers an exceptional lifestyle. Our neighborhoods are surrounded by world-class culture and entertainment. With a prime location, you'll enjoy easy access to the very best South Florida has to offer. Achieve your career and lifestyle goals with us.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our EMT opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

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.