Paramedic

About the role

The Emergency Department at Atrium Health University City is seeking a skilled and compassionate individual to join our team. The successful candidate will document patient information and communicate observations to licensed clinicians, prepare and administer medications, assist with procedures, and support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Documents information/procedures and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the licensed clinician.
• Prepares and administers medications under the direction of a licensed clinician.
• May operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care venues.
• Assists physicians with bedside or other procedures as applicable to the facility.
• Notifies department RN or physician immediately of changes in patient condition.
• Processes daily patient charges and/or related procedure through the electronic health record (EHR).
• Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care.
• Maintains a clean and safe working environment, following department safety policies and standard precautions.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Supports and reinforces RN/RT/physician and patient/family teaching and evaluates learning, documenting in the medical record as appropriate.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Requirements

• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic license issued by the state in which the team member practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Emergency Medical Services.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in a paramedic role or appropriate related clinical experience.

Skills

• Completion of Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or other courses as appropriate, may be completed in place of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with electronic health record (HER) systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families.
• Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
• High level of attention to detail.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, squat, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Will be exposed to the following hazards on a continuous basis: mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids.
• Protective clothing (i.e. goggles, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as necessary.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and programs that invest in your career development. We also provide paid time off, health and welfare benefits, family benefits, educational assistance, and more.