Paramedic - Emergency Department

Department:
36102 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Emergency Department
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hou rs Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Full-time, 3rd shift (7pm - 7am)
• 3 shifts per week
• Weekend and Holiday rotation required

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.

Pay Range
$23.65 - $35.50
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 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

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

About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.