EMT/Basic – Atrium Health Union Emergency Medical Services F/T

Job ID:
R169896

Shift:
Various

Full/Part Time:

Pay Range:
$21.45 – $32.20

Location:

Monroe, NC – 1403 Dove St
Monroe, NC 28112

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week:
40

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

Essential Functions

  • Responds to requests for service, performs necessary medical care and procedures in accordance with state regulations and local established protocols.
  • Operates EMS vehicles and equipment in a safe manner.
  • Operates agency communications equipment to communicate with dispatchers, physicians, nurses and other emergency services personnel.
  • Prepares detailed medical, operational and incident reports as required.
  • Maintains vehicles, equipment and supplies in a state of readiness in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Assists in keeping owned and leased facilities and grounds clean and professional in appearance.
  • Participates in required employee meetings for educational and operational purposes.
  • Participates in EMS community education and community relations activities to promote a positive image of EMS and the profession.

Physical Requirements
Must be physically able to operate a variety of vehicles and equipment as required to meet the essential job functions of an EMS provider. Must be able to exert up to 200 pounds of force occasionally, and or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to move objects and or people. Requires the ability to coordinate eyes and hands at a normal speed and accurately in using medical equipment and performing procedures. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as emergency medical equipment and supplies. Requires eye/hand/foot coordination and the ability to communicate via different means of communication devices. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of colors. Subject to normal hazards of emergency medical work, including exposure to infectious diseases.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High school diploma or GED required. Degree in an EMS related field preferred. Successful completion of an EMT training program required. Current applicable state EMT certification required. National Registry certification preferred. BLS CPR required and PHTLS preferred.

Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin are the largest health systems in their respective states. As national leaders in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care, Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care serve patients across 28 hospital locations, including two children’s campuses, and nearly 450 sites of care. Both are now a part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, in addition to Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.