Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic AHN

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Day Shift - California 12 rotation

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Major Responsibilities:

• Provides advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical carein accordance withestablished Emergency Medical Services (EMS) protocols medical direction and applicable federal state and organizational regulations.
• Performs comprehensive patient assessments including airway breathing circulation neurological status and vital signs andinitiatesappropriate interventionswithinscopeof practice.
• Administers medications performs advanced airway management cardiac monitoring defibrillation and other ALS procedures as authorized by protocol and medical control.
• Ensures safe patient handling movement and transportutilizingproper body mechanics equipment and infection prevention practices.
• Operates emergency vehicles in a safe courteous and compliant manner adhering to organizational driving policies and applicable traffic laws during emergency and non-emergency responses.
• Completesaccuratetimely and legible clinical documentation including patient care reports treatment records charge capture and non-transport documentationin accordance withdepartmental and regulatory standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients family members healthcare providers public safety partners and receiving facilities to ensure continuity of care andappropriate handoff.
• Maintains readiness of vehicles equipment and supplies reporting deficiencies and ensuring compliance with inspection maintenance and restocking requirements.
• Demonstrates professional conduct and teamwork serving as a clinical resource to Emergency Medical Services personnel and supporting a culture of safety respect and accountability.
• Participates in required training continuing education quality improvement activities and competency validation tomaintainclinicalproficiencyand regulatory compliance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned consistent with the scope and level of the position.

Licensure Registration and/or Certification Required:

• Current active and unencumbered Georgia Paramedic License issued by the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Traumarequiredand must bemaintainedwithout lapse.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificationsrequiredand must bemaintainedwithout lapse.
• Valid Georgia Drivers Licenserequired with a driving record that meets organizational motor vehicle and hospital driving policy requirements.
• Must meet organizational requirements for criminal background screening licensure verification and ongoing eligibility to practice.

Education Required:

• Prerequisite education requirements arevalidatedby the Georgia Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma as part of the Paramedic licensure process.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience functioning in a Paramedic role or equivalent advanced life support environment .
• Any variation or exception to this experience requirement must be reviewed and approved by the Director of Emergency Medical Services or the Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with purview over the service line.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of advanced life support protocols emergency medical procedures and pre-hospital patient care standards.
• Ability to perform rapid andaccuratepatient assessment clinical decision-making and intervention in high-acuity time-sensitive environments.
• Demonstrated skill in advanced airway management medication administration cardiac monitoring and defibrillation withinscopeof practice.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment initiative and independent action within the framework of established protocols and medical direction.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with patients families physicians public safety partners and healthcare team members.
• Ability tomaintainaccuracy professionalism and composure under stress including during emergencyresponseand critical incidents.
• Knowledge of and ability tomaintainconfidentiality andcomply withapplicable privacy and information security standards.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodationin accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ability to use visual acuity (near and distance) and auditory communication to assess patientsoperateequipment and communicate effectively in person and via telephone or radio.
• Ability to communicate verbally in Englishin order toexchange information with patients team members medical control and public safety partners.
• Ability to safely lift carry push and pull patients equipment and supplies including weights of up toapproximately 5080 pounds and toassistwith patient transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements including bending stooping squatting kneeling climbing reaching (forward and overhead) and transitioning rapidly between positions.
• Ability tomaintainfunctionalrange of motion of the cervical thoracic and lumbar spine and upper and lower extremities sufficient to perform job duties.
• Ability to work in high-stress fast-paced and unpredictable environments including exposure to emergency situations trauma and emotionally challenging circumstances.
• Ability to tolerate environmental conditions such as noise adverse weather temperature extremes confined spaces and exposure to odors chemicals and bodily fluids whileutilizingappropriate personalprotective equipment.
• Ability to remain calm focused and effective while managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• If assigned to a role classified under applicable physical performance or occupational health standards ability to meet job-related medical or fitness-for-duty requirements as required by organizational policy.

Preferred Job Requirements

Preferred Certification/License/Registration

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification.
• NREMT-Paramedic certification is preferred but notrequired as Georgia Paramedic licensure serves as the controlling credential for practice.

Preferred Education

• Completion of additional nursing coursework beyond foundational requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in high-volume 9-1-1 response hospital-based Emergency Medical Services operations or service delivery within a Level I Trauma Center environment.
• Experience working in integrated interdisciplinary health system environments including collaboration with emergency departments trauma teams nursing physicians and ancillary services.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in high-acuity emergency situations with minimal supervision.
• Ability to support team-based care mentorship and informal clinical guidance.
• Familiarity with electronic patient care reporting (ePCR) systems preferred.
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

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 teammates 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 andShort- 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.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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