Paramedic – Emergency Department
Job ID:
R143371
Shift:
1st
Full/Part Time:
Part_time
Pay Range:
$23.65 – $35.50
Location:
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center – 2900 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
24
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 within the position’s 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
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
- Part-time, 1st shift 0700-1900
- 2 shifts per week
- Weekend Rotation: 4 weekend days in a 6 week period
- Holiday Rotation: Two major and two minor holidays on rotation
Major Responsibilities:
- Perform phlebotomy, IV starts, wound care, Foley catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Transport patients and place them on cardiac and vital sign monitors.
- Obtain and process lab specimens.
- Document procedures and observations; promptly communicate patient needs to licensed clinicians.
- Assist with medication administration and emergency response under clinician direction.
- Operate specialized ventilators in critical and non-critical care settings.
- Support and reinforce patient/family education and document learning outcomes.
- Process daily patient charges and procedures in the electronic health record (EHR).
- Facilitate communication between physicians, staff, and EMS systems.
- Maintain a clean, safe environment and ensure equipment functionality.
- Perform patient positioning and transport using proper body mechanics.
- Provide age-appropriate care based on developmental and clinical needs.
Licensure, Registration, and Certification Required:
- EMT-Paramedic license issued by the state of practice.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) – required within 6 months.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from AHA – required within 6 months.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from AHA – required within 6 months.
Education Required:
- Completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program.
Experience Required:
- Typically requires 1 year of experience as a Paramedic or in a related clinical role.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Completion of Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or equivalent may substitute for PALS.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with EHR systems.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
- High attention to detail and ability to maintain required certifications.
Clinical Services at Advocate Aurora
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
