Paramedic Job at Advocate Health Care (Winston Salem)

Job Description

Provides emergency care to patients according to treatment protocols in accordance with NCCEP protocols set forth by the N.C. Office of EMS (NCOEMS). Involves serving as a care team member in the Emergency Department in accordance to the Scope of Practice set forth by the Non-Traditional Practice Setting Agreement with N.C. Office of EMS and the Medical Center/hospital. Serves the following patients age categories: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.

Job Responsibility

Provides emergency care to patients according to treatment protocols in accordance with NCCEP protocols set forth by the N.C. Office of EMS (NCOEMS)
Serves as a care team member in the Emergency Department in accordance to the Scope of Practice set forth by the Non-Traditional Practice Setting Agreement with N.C. Office of EMS and the Medical Center/hospital
Serves the following patients age categories: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
Provides patient/family centered care focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs
Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior
Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team
Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model
Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care including all patient settings and in the community
Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes
Uses medications, treatments and protocols within the scope of practice as defined by NCOEMS, under the orders from a physician
Performs and maintains competency for point of care testing as assigned
Documents any medication and treatment rendered in the Electronic Medical Record
Provides and documents patient re-assessment in the Electronic Medical Record in accordance with hospital policy and procedure
Demonstrates high-level teamwork with other members of the Emergency Department Care team
Supports an environment of evidence-based practice/research/quality improvement initiatives
Demonstrates the organization's patient promise at all times
Facilitates Optimal Patient flow through the Emergency Department and ensures the safety and security of all patients

Requirements

Paramedic certification from an accredited certified paramedic program, or an Associate's of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in paramedic studies or equivalent
Three years of Emergency Service experience preferred
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and NC-OEMS certification as EMT-P required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) may be required within one year in select areas
Critical care certificate or national registry paramedic, preferred
Maintains certification through affiliation with approved NC-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 appropriately respond to verbal and nonverbal communication from patients in diverse stages of development
Builds/establishes rapport with Hospital personnel, providers, patients, and visitors
Ability to push stretchers, wheelchairs, carts, and equipment
Communicates clearly, concisely and professionally via telephone and other automation devices
Lifts and positions patients of all weights and heights using assistive devices and/or personnel as appropriate
Computer skills for electronic documentation of all patient care provided
Performs duties in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, local ordinances, established policies, procedure and protocols

Nice to have

Critical care certificate or national registry paramedic
Three years of Emergency Service experience

What we offer

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
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

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