Paramedic - PRN

Status: Part time

About the role

The EMT-Paramedic is responsible for implementing nursing/patient care based on knowledge and experience. The functions of an EMT-Paramedic are to collect patient health data, identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient, implement interventions identified in the plan of care, and evaluate the patient's progress toward attainment of the outcomes.

This individual effectively interacts with the family and other interdisciplinary team members to maximize efforts and resources needed to ensure quality patient care based on established clinical practice standards. He/she works cooperatively with the medical staff and other hospital personnel who support the plan of care for addressing the multicultural and age-appropriate care of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

The EMT-Paramedic addresses the patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs while serving as a clinical resource to physicians, other personnel, and management. In addition to supporting the organizational vision and mission, the EMT-Paramedic is able to independently perform job functions, contribute to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement activities, and is responsible for self-development.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient health data
• Identify expected outcomes individualized to the patient
• Implement interventions identified in the plan of care
• Evaluate the patient's progress toward attainment of the outcomes
• Interact effectively with family and interdisciplinary team members
• Maximize efforts and resources to ensure quality patient care
• Serve as a clinical resource to physicians, other personnel, and management
• Address patient/family biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and educational needs
• Support organizational vision and mission
• Independently perform job functions and contribute to quality nursing care
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Responsible for self-development

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institute required
• Graduate of an accredited school of EMT-Paramedic

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license and driving record in accordance with facility policy
• Current applicable state EMS Paramedic license
• BCLS certification required annually
• ACLS certification encouraged
• Certification in a related specialty encouraged

Pay

Pay Range: $24.10 - $36.15

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards, including:

• Base compensation 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).