Ambulatory Paramedic, New Garden Urgent Care, Full-time 12 hr. Day/Evening

Advocate Aurora Health • Greensboro, NC

117d • $23 - $35

About The Position

The position is for a full-time Paramedic at the WFBMG University Group Practice in Greensboro New Garden, focusing on immediate care. The role involves providing patient/family centered care, maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, and collaborating with the healthcare team to establish treatment goals. The paramedic will be responsible for rapid evaluation of life-threatening emergencies, implementing prescribed therapies, and ensuring effective communication throughout the continuum of care. The position requires participation in professional development and adherence to standards of care, while acting as a patient advocate and identifying clinical priorities to improve patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate's of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in paramedic studies or equivalent.
• Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and applicable state-OEMS certification as EMT-P required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas.
• Critical care certificate or national registry paramedic preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emergency services.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Critical care certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment.
• Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care.
• Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model.
• Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care.
• Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
• Uses medications, treatments and protocols within the scope of practice.
• Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned.
• Documents any medication and treatment rendered in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Provides and documents patient re-assessment in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Demonstrates high-level teamwork with other members of the Emergency Department Care team.
• Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives.
• Facilitates Optimal Patient flow through the Emergency Department.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree