Paramedic - Emergency Department - Sinai (3rd Shift)

Advocate Health•Milwaukee, WI

1d•$24 - $36

About The Position

The Paramedic works in the Emergency Department at Aurora Sinai Medical Center, providing patient care under the direction of licensed clinicians. The role includes documenting patient information and procedures, administering medications as directed, assisting with emergencies and procedures, and promptly reporting changes in patient condition. The Paramedic supports patient and family education, processes charges through the electronic health record, and coordinates communications among clinicians and emergency medical services. The position also involves maintaining a clean and safe work environment, ensuring equipment is clean and functional, troubleshooting minor equipment problems, and arranging repairs when needed. Patient positioning and transport are part of the role. The Paramedic must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week, with 12-hour mid-shift hours and 11 a.m. start times. The schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays. The listed pay range is $24.10–$36.15.

Requirements

Hold an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within six months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Obtain American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within six months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Obtain American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within six months, unless the department leader determines it is not required.
Complete an accredited or approved Emergency Medical Services program.
Typically have one year of experience in a paramedic role or appropriate related clinical experience.
Have basic computer skills and the ability to work with electronic health record systems.
Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients, and families.
Maintain skills and recertification as required by regulation and the organization.
Effectively manage time and priorities and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
Meet the physical requirements of frequent sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, and twisting; lifting up to 50 pounds from floor to waist and 20 pounds overhead; carrying up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance; pushing or pulling with 30 pounds of force; and performing a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Use foot pedals on carts or machines and have functional vision and hearing.
Work with continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body-fluid hazards, using protective clothing as necessary.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or other appropriate course may be used in place of PALS certification.

Responsibilities

Document patient information and procedures, and promptly communicate patient observations, concerns, and needs to the licensed clinician.
Prepare and administer medications under the direction of a licensed clinician.
Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings when applicable.
Assist physicians with bedside or other procedures as applicable to the facility.
Provide assistance in emergencies under the direction of a licensed clinician.
Immediately notify the department RN or physician of changes in a patient's condition.
Support and reinforce teaching provided by RNs, respiratory therapists, physicians, and other clinicians to patients and families; evaluate learning and document it in the medical record as appropriate.
Process daily patient charges and related procedures through the electronic health record.
Collaborate with physicians and coordinate communications through phone, verbal, paging, electronic, fax, and EMS-system channels to facilitate patient care.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with department safety policies and standard precautions.
Clean, maintain, and check equipment for proper functionality; monitor equipment, troubleshoot minor problems, and arrange repair of major malfunctions.
Position and transport patients, including duties requiring lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique.
Provide care appropriate to patient age and needs, applying knowledge of lifespan growth and development and relevant department policies and procedures.