Emergency Medical Technician Advanced AHF

Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Advocate EMS Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) works under the supervision of the EMS Director and Medical Director to provide basic to intermediate emergency and non-emergency care. It includes patient assessment, treatment, and safe transport to a medical facility in Rome, GA.

The role requires valid EMT certification (EMT-A), BCLS, and a clean driving record, with a 24/48 schedule and 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• State-approved EMT course required.
• Valid Driver’s license and driving record per policy.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
• Current EMT certification (EMT-A) required.
• Current ACLS certification or equivalent.
• Current Basic Trauma Life Support certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-hospital care and safe transportation.
• Assess illness or injury and manage patient care.
• Prepare for transport and transfer information.
• Work under EMS Director, Assistant Directors, and Medical Director supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

State-approved EMT course

Tools

BCLS

EMT certification (EMT-A)

ACLS

BTLS

Job description

Department:

36212 Floyd EMS - Ambulance Services: 500 Riverside Pkwy NE Rome GA

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou** rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full-time 24/48 schedule

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

The Advocate EMS Emergency Medical Technician (hereafter referred to as EMT) works under the supervision of the EMS Director, Assistant Director(s), Supervisor and Medical Director. The EMT is responsible for providing pre-hospital care to the sick and injured and safe transportation to an appropriate medical facility. Under general supervision, the EMT provides basic to intermediate-level emergency and non-emergency care to the ill and injured, including assessment of illness and/or injury, management of sick patients, preparation for transport, transfer of information, and patient care. The EMT must provide proficient delivery of emergency medical care while demonstrating teamwork within the healthcare environment. The EMT is committed to the utilization of the Advocate EMS standards for the provision of quality care and service to the community. The Advocate value compass standards are inherent throughout the care administration process.

Qualifications:

A. Education

1. High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required
2. State-approved Emergency Medical Technician course

B. Licensure/Certification

1. Valid Driver’s license and driving record in accordance with facility policy
2. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support
3. Current applicable state Emergency Medical Technician certification (EMT-A)
4. Current advanced cardiac life support certification of audit or equivalent
5. Current basic trauma life support certification of audit or equivalent

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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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.