Atrium Health - Paramedic - Union Emergency Medical Services FT

Department : Status :

Benefits Eligible :

Yes

Hou rs Per Week : 40

Schedule Details / Additional Information :

Essential Functions

• Responds to requests for service as directed by agency response plan, identifies associated hazards, and properly identifies / uses necessary safety. equipment / PPE including ballistics vest and extrication gear.
• Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by Medical Director and professional standards.
• Performs necessary invasive and non-invasive medical intervention to critically and non-critically ill / injured patients in various setting, locations, and weather conditions.
• Operates EMS vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Operates agency communications equipment to communicate with dispatchers, physicians, nurses, and other emergency services personnel.
• Prepares detailed medical, operational, and incident reports as required.
• Maintains vehicles, equipment, and supplies in a state of readiness in accordance with established guidelines.
• Assists in keeping owned and leased facilities and grounds clean and professional in appearance.
• Participates in required employee meetings for educational and operational purposes.
• Participates in EMS community education and community relations activities to promote a positive image of EMS and the profession.

Physical Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certifications

High school diploma or GED required. Successful completion of an accredited EMT-Paramedic training program required. Current EMT-Paramedic (applicable state State or National Registry) Certification required upon hire. Must achieve official reciprocity with NCOEMS within the first month of employment. BLS CPR Certification required within the first month of employment. ICS-100, -200, -700, and -800 Certifications required within the first month of employment. ACLS, PALS / PEPP, and PHTLS / ITLS Certifications required within the first 3 months of employment. National Registry Paramedic Certification, S.T.A.B.L.E Certification, and a degree in an EMS-related field preferred. One-year of active field pre-hospital experience preferred. Annual compliance with Union EMS specialty and continuing medical education courses required, in accordance with applicable state Office of Emergency Medical Service, applicable state Association of Rescue and EMS, and local Medical Direction. Must possess a valid driver's license upon hire and be qualified as insurable by insurance carrier requirements for driving Union EMS vehicles. Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) compliance required. Standards for CAAS compliance are available at www.caas.org.

Pay Range

$23.65 - $35.50

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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.