Full time Paramedic (Emergency M

Join UChicago Medicine AdventHealth
Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• 403-B Retirement Plan
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Full time

Shift:
Assists higher-trained personnel in providing effective care.
Delivers exceptional customer service to patients, families, bystanders, and other response agency personnel.
Supports community service and relationship functions as requested by leadership.
Maintains a safe and effective work environment by adhering to infection control standards.
Communicates effectively with healthcare team members and other emergency responders.
Ensures the ambulance is clean, stocked, and ready for use at all times. Follows established policies, procedures, guidelines, medical protocols, and safety standards.
Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls to provide care to ill and injured patients.
Performs assessments and applies methods of treatment and transport based on medical protocols.
Operates the ambulance safely and professionally, obeying traffic rules and regulations.
Ability to determine the nature of patient conditions and assess whether patients have pre-existing medical conditions

• Ability to identify and treat life-threatening conditions within the paramedic's field of practice
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Must have the ability to react calmly and effectively in the most critical situations
• Ability to utilize and adapt to state-of-the-art technology, computer systems, and computer applications
• Emergency vehicle operations (Preferred)

~ Work Experience:

~1+ related work experience [Preferred]

National Incident Management System FEMA Training (NIMS) [Preferred]
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.