Full Time Paramedic

Hugh Chatham Health; Summerville (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an EMT-Paramedic to implement nursing and patient care based on knowledge and standards. You will collect patient data, identify outcomes, and apply interventions as part of the care plan.

You will work with physicians and hospital staff to address the needs of adolescents, adults and seniors, while supporting quality care and professional development. This is a full-time 40-hour/week role in Summerville, GA with a competitive pay range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited EMT-Paramedic program required.
• Current EMS Paramedic license required.
• Valid Driver's license and driving record required.
• BCLS certification annually required.
• ACLS certification encouraged.
• Certification in related specialty encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient health data and identify expected outcomes.
• Implement interventions in the plan of care and evaluate progress.
• Interact with family and interdisciplinary team to maximize care quality.
• Collaborate with medical staff to support the plan of care for all ages.
• Independently perform job functions and contribute to performance improvement.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Clinical assessment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate of an accredited EMT-Paramedic program

Tools

Valid Driver's license

BCLS certification

ACLS certification encouraged

Certification in related specialty encouraged

Job description

Department

36213 Floyd EMS - Ambulance Services: 205 Stockade Rd Summerville GA

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Varies

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

The EMT-Paramedic is responsible for implementing nursing/patient care based on knowledge and experience. The functions of an EMT-Paramedic are to collect patient health data, identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient, implement interventions identified in the plan of care, and evaluate the patient's progress toward attainment of the outcomes. This individual effectively interacts with the family and other interdisciplinary team members to maximize efforts and resources needed to ensure quality patient care based on established clinical practice standards. He/she works cooperatively with the medical staff and other hospital personnel who support the plan of care for addressing the multicultural and age appropriate care of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. The EMT-Paramedic addresses the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial and educational needs while serving as a clinical resource to physicians, other personnel and management. In addition to supporting the organizational vision and mission, the EMT-Paramedic is able to independently perform job functions, contribute to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement activities, and is responsible for self-development.

Qualifications

• Education
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required
• Graduate of an accredited school of EMT-Paramedic
• Licensure/Certification
• Valid Driver's license and driving record in accordance with facility policy
• Current applicable state EMS Paramedic license
• BCLS certification required annually
• ACLS certification encouraged
• Certification in a related specialty encouraged

Our Commitment To You

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, and Short- 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.