Paramedic Lead UEMS

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Monroe, NC

1d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Functions in a clinical resource role as needed; supervises medical crews. Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by Medical Director and professional standards of care. Administer medications and IV solutions safely, correctly and per policy. Interprets data, monitors and responds with correct intervention to ensure optimum patient outcome, safety and recovery. Follows guidelines and procedures independently when Medical Control is not available via radio or direct consultation. Follows vehicle assignments as needed/directed by department. Maintain flexibility with vehicle assignments including the understanding that vehicle assignments are subject to change from a posted schedule based upon the needs of the department. FTE is hired for 40 hours per week – 4, 8, 10 or 12- hour clinical shifts. In addition, training, education and call may be required. Day, night and weekend work is required. Must be willing to cover open shifts on short notice. Duties require working, transporting and driving in all weather conditions to include exposure to extreme hot, cold and wet weather. Must not have any physical, emotional or mental impairment to prevent them from riding, driving or administering patient care in a transport vehicle. Heavy lifting required, with the assistance of a partner to load/unload patients and carry equipment.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED required
• Successful completion of an accredited EMT-Paramedic training program required
• Current applicable state EMT-P certification required
• BCLS and ACLS Required
• Current driver's license (prefer applicable state/SC) with no more than 6 points on license required
• Three years total paramedic experience required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Functions in a clinical resource role as needed
• Supervises medical crews
• Provides quality patient care and education in accordance with policies and state regulations as approved by Medical Director and professional standards of care
• Administer medications and IV solutions safely, correctly and per policy
• Interprets data, monitors and responds with correct intervention to ensure optimum patient outcome, safety and recovery
• Follows guidelines and procedures independently when Medical Control is not available via radio or direct consultation
• Follows vehicle assignments as needed/directed by department
• Maintain flexibility with vehicle assignments including the understanding that vehicle assignments are subject to change from a posted schedule based upon the needs of the department

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED