Atrium Health - Paramedic - Union Emergency Medical Services FT
About The Position
Responds to requests for service as directed by agency response plan, identifies associated hazards, and properly identifies/uses necessary safety. equipment/PPE including ballistics vest and extrication gear. Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by Medical Director and professional standards. Performs necessary invasive and non-invasive medical intervention to critically and non-critically ill/injured patients in various setting, locations, and weather conditions. Operates EMS vehicles and equipment in a safe manner. Operates agency communications equipment to communicate with dispatchers, physicians, nurses, and other emergency services personnel. Prepares detailed medical, operational, and incident reports as required. Maintains vehicles, equipment, and supplies in a state of readiness in accordance with established guidelines. Assists in keeping owned and leased facilities and grounds clean and professional in appearance. Participates in required employee meetings for educational and operational purposes. Participates in EMS community education and community relations activities to promote a positive image of EMS and the profession.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Successful completion of an accredited EMT-Paramedic training program required.
- Current EMT-Paramedic (applicable state State or National Registry) 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 and be qualified as insurable by insurance carrier requirements for driving Union EMS vehicles.
- Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) compliance required.
- Standards for CAAS compliance are available at www.caas.org.
Nice To Haves
- National Registry Paramedic Certification
- S.T.A.B.L.E Certification
- A 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 identifies/uses necessary safety equipment/PPE including ballistics vest and extrication gear.
- Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by Medical Director and professional standards.
- Performs necessary invasive and non-invasive medical intervention to critically and non-critically ill/injured patients in various setting, locations, and weather conditions.
- Operates EMS vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
- Operates agency communications equipment to communicate with dispatchers, physicians, nurses, and other emergency services personnel.
- Prepares detailed medical, operational, and incident reports as required.
- Maintains vehicles, equipment, and supplies in a state of readiness in accordance with established guidelines.
- Assists in keeping owned and leased facilities and grounds clean and professional in appearance.
- Participates in required employee meetings for educational and operational purposes.
- Participates in EMS community education and community relations activities to promote a positive image of EMS and the profession.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
