Paramedic Special Events - Atrium Health Charlotte PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time position for a Paramedic Special Events role at Atrium Health in Charlotte. The role involves providing assessment, planning, treatment, and transport care at the level of an EMT-P, utilizing Special Events protocols and seeking Medical Control for direction as needed. The paramedic will perform interventions with all equipment and supplies at prehospital workstations, including ambulance units. Responsibilities include documenting patient condition and treatment while maintaining confidentiality, maintaining readiness for emergencies, restocking supplies, reporting deficiencies, and reporting safety hazards to the supervisor or Assistant Director. A minimum of one year of EMS paramedic experience with an actual EMS agency is required.

Requirements

• One-year EMS paramedic experience with an actual EMS agency.
• NC Paramedic Certification.
• ACLS/BLS required per policy guidelines.
• 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 necessary because of uneven terrain.
• Hearing must be in normal range as well as near visual acuity to be able to take accurate vital signs and to detect any deterioration in the patients' condition.
• Normal eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to give injections, medications and intravenous therapy.
• Good oral communication skills to take patient history, give instruction and communicate with physician about patient care.

Nice To Haves

• National registry for paramedics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, planning, treatment, and transport care at the level of EMT-P using Special Events protocols.
• Seeks Medical Control to assist in direction of treatment as needed.
• Performs interventions at the 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 reports deficiencies in equipment.
• Reports any safety hazards to the supervisor on duty or Assistant Director.
• If using an MCA ambulance, report any safety hazards to the MCA ground charge person as soon as possible.

Benefits

• 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
• 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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed