Paramedic-Mobile Integrated Health PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Macon, GA

17h

About The Position

The Paramedic-Mobile Integrated Health position provides patient care and education in accordance with Mobile Medicine policies, state regulations, Medical Director approvals, and professional standards. The role includes patient assessment, clinical interventions, medication and IV administration, monitoring, physician consultation, documentation, and use of technology for longitudinal assessment and data collection. The paramedic supports performance improvement activities and applies ethical and culturally competent practices when providing primary care evaluations and access. The position also involves maintaining assigned vehicles and the work base, verifying and replenishing supplies, and adapting to vehicle assignments based on departmental needs. Work may take place in varied weather and environmental conditions, including tight or poorly lit spaces, and may involve exposure to contaminated materials. Day, night, weekend, holiday, and on-call work may be required.

Requirements

Paramedic certification or an associate degree in Paramedicine.
One to three years of full-time experience working at the paramedic level in a 911 system, or one to three years of full-time experience in a comprehensive emergency department.
Applicable state paramedic license: North Carolina and South Carolina licenses (South Carolina required only in CLT markets due to proximity and patient geography); Georgia license; or Wisconsin license. Illinois requirements are TBD, and the posting states that RNs are currently used there instead of Certified Paramedics due to state legislation.
Basic Life Support certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
Valid driver’s license and a motor vehicle operator record acceptable to Atrium Health’s insurance carrier/underwriter at hire and throughout employment.
Ability to drive safely in all types of weather.
Knowledge of healthcare, EMS systems, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Ability to work in high-stress situations, think critically, and make rapid and appropriate decisions that ensure the safety of patients, the public, and teammates.
Ability to concentrate and communicate effectively, including speaking English in understandable terms.
Ability to perform physical duties including walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling; lift 50 pounds without assistance; and handle heavy lifting with a partner when loading patients or equipment.
Intact sight, hearing, smell, and touch, with good finger dexterity, motor skills, and eye-hand coordination.
Physical, emotional, and mental ability to ride, drive, or operate a company vehicle and administer patient care.

Nice To Haves

National Registry certification within one year of hire.
Certified Community Paramedic certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Respect patient rights and confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and Advocate policies.
Document patient care accurately and legibly, with attention to assessments and interventions.
Provide quality patient care and education in accordance with Mobile Medicine policies, state regulations, Medical Director approvals, and professional standards.
Interpret data, read monitors, and provide appropriate interventions to support patient care, safety, and recovery.
Participate in Mobile Medicine Performance Improvement activities.
Administer medications and IV solutions safely, correctly, and according to policy.
Remain flexible regarding vehicle assignments, which may change based on departmental needs.
Maintain a clean base and keep vehicles mission-ready.
Check established minimum transport-vehicle supply levels, and restock and clean vehicles at the beginning of shifts and as needed.
Use and integrate technology for longitudinal patient assessment, clinical interventions, physician consultations, and paramedicine-related data collection.
Apply an understanding of ethics and cultural competency when providing primary care evaluations and access across the patient population.
Maintain a basic understanding of reimbursement models, including value-based and fee-for-service.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
Educational Assistance Program.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate’s job.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Competitive compensation and career development programs.