AirCare ALS Paramedic, Ground Transports (Pilot Mountain Base), Full-Time 12 hr. Nights
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $23.65 - $35.50
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
Retirement Plan
educational assistance
Job Description
Advocate Health is a leading, nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States formed by the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It operates under various names including Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health serves nearly 6 million patients and operates 69 hospitals with over 1,000 care locations. The organization is nationally recognized for its clinical innovation, excellence in health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care initiatives. Advocate Health maintains a robust commitment to research and education, working... Show More
Job Requirements
- Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program
- Associate's of Applied Science degree in paramedic studies or equivalent
- Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- Applicable state-OEMS certification as EMT-P required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support may be required within one year
- Critical care certificate or national registry paramedic preferred
- Maintains certification through approved applicable state-OEMS education provider
- Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively
- Ability to evaluate and respond to verbal and nonverbal communication for diverse developmental stages
- Ability to push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, and equipment
- Ability to lift and position patients using assistive devices or personnel
- Proficient computer skills for electronic patient care documentation
- Ability to perform duties in compliance with state, federal laws, and institutional policies
Job Qualifications
- Paramedic certification from an accredited program or Associate's of Applied Science degree in paramedic studies or equivalent
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
- Applicable state-OEMS certification as EMT-P
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification may be required within one year
- Critical care certificate or national registry paramedic preferred
- Ability to provide direct and indirect patient care
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Proficient in evaluating and responding to communication across diverse patient populations
- Ability to build rapport with hospital personnel, providers, patients, and visitors
- Proficient computer skills for electronic documentation
- Ability to lift, position patients, and push equipment using assistive devices as appropriate
- Adherence to state and federal laws, local ordinances, and institutional policies and protocols
Job Duties
- Provide patient and family centered care focusing on physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs
- Rapidly evaluate life threatening emergencies and implement prescribed therapies within scope of practice
- Collaborate with nursing and medical team to establish treatment goals
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment ensuring patient privacy and professional behavior
- Utilize technology and equipment to enhance patient and staff safety
- Communicate effectively across care continuum as an active healthcare team member
- Participate in professional practice models including shared governance and peer review
- Act as patient advocate throughout care continuum including community settings
- Identify clinical priorities and initiate actions to improve patient outcomes
- Administer medications, treatments, and protocols within scope under physician orders
- Perform and maintain competency in point of care testing complying with policies and regulations
- Document medication, treatment, and patient reassessment in Electronic Medical Record
- Demonstrate high-level teamwork with Emergency Department care team
- Support evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement initiatives
- Facilitate optimal patient flow through Emergency Department and ensure patient safety and security
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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