Paramedic One Health Southpark Family Medicine

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Charlotte, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Paramedic One Health Southpark Family Medicine is seeking a full-time Paramedic to join their team. The office is open Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 5 pm. The Paramedic will provide patient care in accordance with policies and state regulations, administer medications safely, collect and communicate data, evaluate patients, execute approved skills, and transport patients between designated areas. They will also perform and maintain competency for Point-of-Care testing.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a Paramedic Training Program (OEMS approved) required.
• Completion of CPI course required within 30 days of hire.
• Current applicable state Paramedic Certification required (National registry preferred).
• Certification in BLS required on hire.
• Certification in ACLS and PALS required within 6 months of hire.
• Affiliation with an EMS agency is required to maintain National Registry Paramedic certification.
• Applicable state certified paramedics will follow state mandated education requirements for initial and ongoing certification which do not require EMS agency affiliation.
• Work requires walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must speak English in good, understandable terms.
• Intact sense of sight, hearing, smell, and touch.
• Finger dexterity.
• Critical thinking and ability to concentrate.
• Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Six months' experience in a pre-hospital environment as a Paramedic preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by the Medical Director.
• Administers medications safely according to policy, and as permitted by facility guidelines under the supervision of the Provider.
• Collects and communicates data, reads monitors, etc., and responds with correct intervention to ensure optimum patient care and safety.
• Provides evaluation of patients and communicates to the care team the patient's required needs/care per guidelines.
• Executes skills as approved by applicable state-OEMS and the Medical Director.
• Transports patients between designated areas.
• Performs and maintains competency for Point-of-Care testing as assigned, waived and non-waived, ensuring compliance with Advocate Health policies and with applicable state and federal 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed