Paramedic Atrium Health One Health Matthews Family Medicine FT

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Matthews, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time Paramedic position within the GCMG One Health: Matthews - Family Medicine department at Atrium Health. The role involves providing direct patient care in accordance with established policies and state regulations, administering medications under provider supervision, monitoring patient conditions, and executing approved medical skills. The Paramedic will also be responsible for transporting patients and performing Point-of-Care testing, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and regulations.

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.
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

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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