Paramedic AHF

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Rome, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The EMT-Paramedic implements nursing and patient care based on knowledge and experience. The role includes collecting patient health data, identifying individualized expected outcomes, implementing interventions in the plan of care, and evaluating progress toward those outcomes. The EMT-Paramedic works effectively with patients’ families and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate resources and provide quality care according to established clinical practice standards. The position works cooperatively with medical staff and other hospital personnel to support age-appropriate and culturally responsive care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. It addresses patients’ and families’ biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs, and serves as a clinical resource to physicians, personnel, and management. The EMT-Paramedic supports the organization’s vision and mission, independently performs job functions, contributes to quality care through performance-improvement activities, and is responsible for self-development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
Graduation from an accredited EMT-Paramedic school.
Valid driver’s license and driving record in accordance with facility policy.
Current applicable state EMS Paramedic license.
BCLS certification, renewed annually.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification is encouraged.
Certification in a related specialty is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Collect patient health data.
Identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
Implement interventions identified in the plan of care.
Evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes.
Interact effectively with families and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate efforts and resources for quality patient care.
Work cooperatively with medical staff and other hospital personnel to support culturally responsive, age-appropriate care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Address patients’ and families’ biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs.
Serve as a clinical resource to physicians, other personnel, and management.
Independently perform job functions and contribute to quality care through performance-improvement activities.
Take responsibility for self-development and support the organization’s vision and mission.