Atrium Health - Paramedic - Union Emergency Medical Services FT

aah; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a certified EMT-Paramedic to respond to emergencies, provide advanced medical care, and operate EMS vehicles in varied conditions. You will work within a nationally recognized health system that emphasizes safety, education, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, active EMT-Paramedic certification, and current BLS CPR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an accredited EMT-Paramedic training program required.
• Current EMT-Paramedic Certification required upon hire.
• BLS CPR Certification within first month.
• ICS-100, -200, -700, -800 within first month.
• ACLS, PALS/PEPP, PHTLS/ITLS within first 3 months.
• National Registry Paramedic Certification preferred.
• CAAS compliance is required.

Responsibilities

• Responds to service requests as directed by agency response plan and uses appropriate safety PPE.
• Provides quality patient care and education per policies and state regulations.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive medical interventions for ill/injured patients.
• Operates EMS vehicles and equipment safely.
• Communicates with dispatchers, physicians, nurses, and EMS personnel.
• Prepares detailed medical and incident reports.
• Maintains vehicles and equipment in readiness.
• Participates in EMS community education and outreach.

Education

High school diploma or GED

EMT-Paramedic training program

Current EMT-Paramedic Certification

BLS CPR Certification

ics-100, -200, -700, -800 Certifications

ACLS, PALS / PEPP, and PHTLS / ITLS Certifications

National Registry Paramedic Certification

CAAS compliance

Job description

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Essential Functions

• Responds to requests for service as directed by agency response plan, identifies associated hazards, and properly identifies/uses necessary safety. equipment/PPE including ballistics vest and extrication gear.
• Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by Medical Director and professional standards.
• Performs necessary invasive and non-invasive medical intervention to critically and non-critically ill/injured patients in various setting, locations, and weather conditions.
• Operates EMS vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Operates agency communications equipment to communicate with dispatchers, physicians, nurses, and other emergency services personnel.
• Prepares detailed medical, operational, and incident reports as required.
• Maintains vehicles, equipment, and supplies in a state of readiness in accordance with established guidelines.
• Assists in keeping owned and leased facilities and grounds clean and professional in appearance.
• Participates in required employee meetings for educational and operational purposes.
• Participates in EMS community education and community relations activities to promote a positive image of EMS and the profession.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require working, transporting, and driving in all weather conditions to include exposure to extreme heat, cold, and wet weather.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment as required to meet the essential job functions of an EMS provider.
• Must be able to exert up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects and or people.
• Requires the ability to coordinate eyes and hands at a normal speed and accurately in using medical equipment and performing procedures.
• Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as emergency medical equipment and supplies.
• Requires eye/hand/foot coordination and the ability to communicate via different means of communication devices.
• Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of colors.
• Subject to normal hazards of emergency medical work, including exposure to infectious diseases.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

High school diploma or GED required. Successful completion of an accredited EMT-Paramedic training program required. Current EMT-Paramedic (applicable state State or National Registry) Certification required upon hire. Must achieve official reciprocity with NCOEMS within the first month of employment. BLS CPR Certification required within the first month of employment. ics-100, -200, -700, and -800 Certifications required within the first month of employment. ACLS, PALS / PEPP, and PHTLS / ITLS Certifications required within the first 3 months of employment. National Registry Paramedic Certification, S.T.A.B.L.E Certification, and a degree in an EMS-related field preferred. One-year of active field pre-hospital experience preferred. Annual compliance with Union EMS specialty and continuing medical education courses required, in accordance with applicable state Office of Emergency Medical Service, applicable state Association of Rescue and EMS, and local Medical Direction. Must possess a valid driver's license upon hire and be qualified as insurable by insurance carrier requirements for driving Union EMS vehicles. Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) compliance required. Standards for CAAS compliance are available at www.caas.org.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.