Paramedic

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plans with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health's Emergency Department role for a Paramedic focuses on delivering high-quality, compliant patient care within a multidisciplinary team. You will work under the supervision of a Provider, with Medical Director oversight of clinical practice.

The position requires NC Paramedic Certification, CPI training within 30 days, and BLS at hire, with ACLS/PALS within six months, and EMS agency affiliation to maintain certification.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Paramedic Training Program (OEMS approved).
• CPI course completed within 30 days of hire.
• Current North Carolina Paramedic Certification required (National Registry preferred).
• BLS certification required on hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire.
• Affiliation with an EMS agency to maintain National Registry Paramedic certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by the Medical Director.
• Administers medications safely according to policy, under Provider supervision.
• Collects and communicates data, reads monitors, and responds with correct intervention to ensure optimum patient care.
• Provides evaluation of patients and communicates needs to the care team per guidelines.
• Executes skills as approved by NC-OEMS and the Medical Director.
• Transports patients between designated areas.
• Performs and maintains competency for Point-of-Care testing as assigned, compliant with policies.

Skills

English fluency

Education

NC Paramedic Certification

Job description

Department

36102 Atrium Health Pineville - Emergency Department

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

FT 1100-2300 w/alternating weekends

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Primary Purpose

The paramedic collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide care as appropriate to the population served and in compliance with standards of practice. The paramedic will provide care to patients under the supervision of the Provider. The Medical Director will provide oversight for Paramedic clinical practice.

Major Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by the Medical Director.
• Administers medications safely according to policy, and as permitted by facility guidelines under the supervision of the Provider.
• Collects and communicates data, reads monitors, etc., and responds with correct intervention to ensure optimum patient care and safety.
• Provides evaluation of patients and communicates to the care team the patient's required needs/care per guidelines.
• Executes skills as approved by NC-OEMS and the Medical Director.
• Transports patients between designated areas.
• Performs and maintains competency for Point-of-Care testing as assigned, waived and non-waived, ensuring compliance with Advocate Health policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education Successful completion of a Paramedic Training Program (OEMS approved) required. Completion of CPI course required within 30 days of hire. Certification / License Current North Carolina Paramedic Certification required (National registry preferred). Certification in BLS required on hire. Certification in ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire. Affiliation with an EMS agency is required to maintain National Registry Paramedic certification. North Carolina state certified paramedics will follow state mandated education requirements for initial and ongoing certification which do not require EMS agency affiliation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. Must speak English in good, understandable terms. Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch. Finger dexterity. Critical thinking and ability to concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

Preferred Job Requirements

Experience Six months' experience in a pre-hospital environment as a Paramedic preferred.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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.