Paramedic GCM

Hugh Chatham Health; Rural Hall (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Paramedic for the 01120 GCMG One Health: FM Rural Hall - Family Medicine department. This full-time role (36 hours/week) involves rotating 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend, with pay range $24.10–$36.15 per hour.

Responsibilities include providing patient care per policies, administering medications under supervision, data collection and monitoring, patient evaluation, transport of patients, and competency in Point-of-Care testing as

Qualifications

• Paramedic training or certification required; OEMS approved program.
• Completion of CPI course within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by the Medical Director.
• Administers medications safely according to policy under supervision of the Provider.
• Collects and communicates data, reads monitors, and responds with correct intervention to ensure patient care and safety.
• Evaluates patients and communicates needs to the care team per guidelines.
• Executes skills as approved by state OEMS and Medical Director.
• Transports patients between designated areas.
• Performs Point-of-Care testing (waived and non-waived) per Advocate Health policies and regs.

Education

Paramedic Training Program (OEMS approved)

CPI course

Job description

Department

01120 GCMG One Health: FM Rural Hall - Family Medicine

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

rotating 12-hour shifts including every other weekend

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

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 applicable state-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 applicable state 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. applicable state 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

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.