Special Events Paramedic

Hugh Chatham Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an EMT-Paramedic to provide assessment, planning, treatment, and transport care at the EMT-P level. You will use Special Events protocols and seek Medical Control as needed, working at all prehospital workstations including ambulances.

Current state Paramedic Certification is required; ACLS/BLS per policy is necessary, and National Registry is preferred. The role offers comprehensive benefits and scheduled 40 hours per week in the Charlotte area.

Qualifications

• Current applicable state Paramedic Certification.
• ACLS/BLS required per policy guidelines.
• National registry for paramedics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, planning, treatment, and transport care at EMT-P level using Special Events protocols and Medical Control guidance.
• Performs training-level interventions with all equipment and supplies at prehospital workstations including ambulance unit.
• Documents patient condition and all treatment while maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintains readiness for emergencies; restocks supplies and reports equipment deficiencies.
• Reports safety hazards to supervisor or Directorate; escalate to MCA ground charge when using a MCA ambulance.

Skills

EMT-Paramedic

Education

Paramedic Certification (state)

ACLS/BLS Certification

National Registry preferred

Job description

• Provides assessment, planning, treatment, and transport care; at level of EMT-P using Special Events protocols as well as seeking Medical Control to assist in direction of treatment as needed.
• Performs interventions at level of training with all equipment and supplies at all prehospital workstations including ambulance unit.
• Documents patient condition and all treatment provided while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Maintains a constant state of personal and resource readiness for emergencies while on duty. Restocks supplies and report deficiencies in equipment.
• Reports any safety hazards to the supervisor on duty or Assistant Director. If using a MCA ambulance, report any safety hazards to the MCA ground charge person as soon as possible.

Department

Status

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Essential Functions

• Provides assessment, planning, treatment, and transport care; at level of EMT-P using Special Events protocols as well as seeking Medical Control to assist in direction of treatment as needed.
• Performs interventions at level of training with all equipment and supplies at all prehospital workstations including ambulance unit.
• Documents patient condition and all treatment provided while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Maintains a constant state of personal and resource readiness for emergencies while on duty. Restocks supplies and report deficiencies in equipment.
• Reports any safety hazards to the supervisor on duty or Assistant Director. If using a MCA ambulance, report any safety hazards to the MCA ground charge person as soon as possible.

Physical Requirements

Aptitudes for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance and body which would not be adversely affected by having to lift, carry, and balance at times in excess of 125 pounds (250 pounds with assistance). Motor coordination is necessary because of uneven terrain. Both the patient's and the team member's well being must not be jeopardized. Hearing must be in normal range as well as near visual acuity to be able to take accurate vital sings and to detect any deterioration in the patients' condition. Normal eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to give injections, medications and intravenous therapy. Must have good oral communication skills to take patient history, give instruction and communicate with physician about patient care.

Education, Experience And Certifications

Current applicable state Paramedic Certification. ACLS/BLS required per policy guidelines. National registry for paramedics preferred.

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.