Atrium Health - Paramedic - Union Emergency Medical Services FT

Advocate Aurora Health • Monroe, LA

118d • $23 - $35

About The Position

The position involves responding to service requests as directed by the agency response plan, identifying hazards, and using necessary safety equipment including ballistics vests and extrication gear. The role requires providing quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations, performing necessary medical interventions for critically and non-critically ill or injured patients in various settings and weather conditions. The individual will operate EMS vehicles and equipment safely, communicate with dispatchers and other emergency personnel, prepare detailed reports, maintain vehicles and equipment, and participate in community education and relations activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an accredited EMT-Paramedic training program required.
• Current EMT-Paramedic 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.
• Must possess a valid driver's license upon hire.
• Must be qualified as insurable by insurance carrier requirements for driving Union EMS vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• National Registry Paramedic Certification preferred.
• S.T.A.B.L.E Certification preferred.
• Degree in an EMS-related field preferred.
• One-year of active field pre-hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to requests for service as directed by agency response plan.
• Identifies associated hazards and properly uses necessary safety equipment.
• Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations.
• Performs necessary invasive and non-invasive medical interventions.
• Operates EMS vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
• Communicates with dispatchers, physicians, nurses, and other emergency services personnel.
• Prepares detailed medical, operational, and incident reports.
• Maintains vehicles, equipment, and supplies in a state of readiness.
• Assists in keeping facilities and grounds clean and professional.
• Participates in required employee meetings for educational and operational purposes.
• Participates in EMS community education and community relations activities.

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.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED