Paramedic

Join our progressive, hospital-based team and experience the best of pre-hospital and emergency department care. Aurora Bay Area's Paramedic program is based out of our emergency department and personnel work alongside our physicians and nurses. Provide continuing patient care from the field, through ED arrival to discharge. A career as a Paramedic at Aurora Bay Area is different. Not only will you answer some of our more than 6,000 annual calls, serving patients in a 500 square mile radius, you'll also learn advanced assessments and how treatments work to sharpen your skills as a Paramedic, administer more advanced medications, learn lab values, CTs, X-rays and more. Partner with doctors, nurses, imaging techs and other team members to truly care for our patients. Respond to 911 calls and Paramedic intercept to provide advance pre-hospital care in our two Paramedic system with comprehensive orientation. Our critical care program provides Paramedics with additional education within the first few years of hire to transport our most critical patients to higher levels of care across the region.

Responsibilities

Provides basic and advanced life support to the ambulance patient; Operates ambulance vehicles using safe driving practice, performs quality control checks of ambulance equipment and vehicles, and maintains cleanliness of equipment, work area, and vehicles; Communicates and delegates effectively in the field and conveys pertinent information regarding patient to the healthcare team and concerns to the Ambulance Manager; Ensures prompt, accurate documentation of patient incidents and maintains accountability of medications; Under the direction of the RN, provides assistance in emergencies, prepares and administers medications, and notifies department RN or physician immediately of changes in patient condition; Collaborates with physicians to support communications required to facilitate patient care; Supports and reinforces RN/physician and patient/family teaching; Maintains a clean and safe working environment; Monitors equipment and troubleshoots minor problems; Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting and pushing/pulling.

Requirements

A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles; National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-Paramedic (NREMT - Paramedic) certification issued by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Paramedic issued by the State of Wisconsin and State of Michigan needs to be obtained within 30 days; Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); CPR/AED for professional rescuers and health care providers certification issued by the American Red Cross; Completion of an accredited or approved program in Emergency Medical Services; Typically requires 1 year of experience in a paramedic role or appropriate related clinical experience; Must possess and maintain a clean driving record as evidenced with no exclusions listed under insurance contract; Completion of Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) or other courses as appropriate, may be completed in place of Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA); Basic computer skills and ability to work with electronic health record (EHR) systems; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with physicians, staff, patients and their families; Must maintain skill and certification as required by regulation and organization; Ability to effectively manage time and priorities; High level of attention to detail; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, squat, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently during work shift; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs with a second person present; Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines; Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiation, and blood and body fluids; Protective clothing (i.e. goggles, gloves, gowns, etc.) must be worn as necessary; Must have functional vision and hearing; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Benefits

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; 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