Lift Team Emt

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Lift Team EMT? At Alaska Regional 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

Alaska Regional 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.

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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 Lift Team EMT like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

 The Lift Team EMT responds to requests for transport and moved patients throughout the hospital using beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs. The Lift Team EMT interacts with Hospital staff, patients, visitors with respect and kindness while conducting transfers and provides and exceptional experience on every interaction. The Lift Team EMT supports the mission, vision statements and goals of Alaska Regional Hospital (ARH).

Job Duties–

 • Responds to requests for transport and creates/maintains a positive attitude and professional appearance at all times. • Ensures that they follow proper body mechanics, ergonomics, and preventive back care. • Provides assistance, and direction to ARH customers they encounter. • Responds to requests for transport and creates/maintains a positive attitude and professional appearance at all times. • Moves patients throughout the facility using beds, stretchers, and wheelchairs. • Interacts with Hospital staff, patients, and patient families while conducting transfers. • Handles various medical equipment including: oxygen tanks, IV Poles, Catheter Bags, etc. • Familiar with and utilizes appropriate level of PPE based on posted precautions. • Observes and reports unsafe conditions, hazards, and security violations when found, including blocked ingress and egress and unauthorized persons. • Utilizes Rover to track transport requests. • Responds to and assists with specific Hospital Codes only as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or designee. Your Patient Transport S.O.P.’s will provide direction on Code Response procedures for your post. • Maintain composure in dealing with authorities, leaders, staff and the public, under conditions of urgency and in pressure situations. • Accepts direction/reassignment to another Post or Site as is needed for operational necessity. • Protects patient confidentiality and protected health information (PHI) at all times. 

Job Requirements (Education and Experience) 

• EMT II license in the State of Alaska

• One year experience working in a hospital or clinical setting preferred

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification 

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) 

 • Must demonstrate strong customer service skills • Must have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a courteous and professional manner in keeping with policy. • Must have the ability to be on their feet for long periods of time. • Must be able to push/pull patients of various sizes in beds, stretchers and wheelchairs. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. 

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the Alaskan lifestyle. Alaska offers some of the most incredible scenic beauty around the world which draws visitors year-round who come for a vacation and end up making Alaska home.

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA Healthcare and Alaska Regional are inspired by our mission to care for and improve human life to create a positive impact in our community.

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.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lift Team 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 and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.