Atrium Health EMS Paramedic – Interfacility Ground Transport

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Atrium Health EMS is seeking a Paramedic to join their team for Interfacility Ground Transport. This role is responsible for providing quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations, administering medications and IV solutions safely, and following guidelines independently when Medical Control is not available. The Paramedic will also assist with public relations and marketing activities, follow safety guidelines, and maintain flexibility with vehicle assignments. Duties require working in all weather conditions, functioning in high stress situations, and making rapid, appropriate decisions to ensure the safety of the crew and patients. The role involves handling patients with potential infectious diseases and requires good physical stamina and endurance.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED required.
Successful completion of an accredited EMT-Paramedic training program required.
Current applicable state EMT-P certification required.
NC EMT-P and National Registry Paramedic certifications preferred at time of hire; SC EMT-P and National Registry Paramedic required within 90 days of hire and required to be maintained throughout employment.
BCLS and ACLS required.
PALS, S.T.A.B.L.E. and NRP preferred; Approved trauma certification required within 6 months of employment.
Advocate Health approved driving course to be completed within 90 days of hire and maintained throughout employment required.
One-year active field pre-hospital experience required.
Must have a valid driver's license and qualify as insurable by Advocate Health insurance carrier requirements for driving MedCenter Air vehicles.
Must have had a driver's license for a minimum of 2 years.
Must have an operational smartphone for use as communication device related to MedCenter Air operations.

Nice To Haves

Three years total paramedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes skills check in a timely manner with accuracy.
Maintains clean environment to include base and maintaining vehicles in a mission ready status.
Check, restock and clean at the beginning of the shift and as needed throughout the shift.
Provides accurate and legible documentation of patient care with attention to detail that accurately reflect assessments and interventions.
Ensure that chart is placed in patient's medical record in a timely manner.
Review charts on a regular basis with leader/manager.
Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by Medical Director and professional standards of care.
Administers medications and IV solutions safely, correctly and per policy.
Follows guidelines and procedures independently when Medical Control is not available via radio or direct consultation.
Assists with other activities which includes but not limited to public relations and marketing activities when needed.
Follows safety guidelines and procedures; ensures seat belts are worn by crew and passengers.
Follows vehicle assignments as needed/directed by department.
Maintain flexibility with vehicle assignments including the understanding that vehicle assignments are subject to change from a posted schedule based upon the needs of the department.
Drive in accordance with Advocate Health policy as well as local and state regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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