Paramedic Emergency Department

36102 Navicent Health Medical Center - Emergency Department

Full time

Yes

36

0.9 FTE 7p-7a

Pay Range

$23.65 - $35.50

Major Responsibilities

• Administers approved IV solutions and medications under the direction of Medical Control.
• Maintains communications with Medical Control to assure appropriate medical care.
• Relays patient information to the appropriate medical facility.
• Assures safe transportation of the patient enroute to any medical facility.
• Documents required paperwork and keeps accurate records of all ambulance trips, patient charges, and files accordingly. All EMS charge sheets fully completed and signatures obtained where indicated.
• All DHR run sheets (“state forms”) complete on all ambulance runs without error.
• Maintains equipment to be utilized in proper working order including ambulance cleanliness and ensuring ambulance is properly stocked with supplies.
• Checks all equipment on the ambulance daily to assure proper working order. Reports maintenance problems to crew leader or director.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent. State approved Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic course.

Certification / License

Valid driver's license. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and applicable state Paramedic certification.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries weight up to 50 pounds. Ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols with vision and hearing within normal range to respond to Code alerts and equipment alarms. Work-related stress due to volume and time constraints with irregular working hours.

Preferred Job Requirements

Certification / License

National Paramedic Certification Registry, Basic Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Life Support certification.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

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

Benefits and more

• 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