Description

Department:

11598 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Patient Transport

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

7p-7a 2/2/3 rotating schedule

Pay Range
$23.65 - $35.50

Under the direction of the physicians and Registered Nurses or Respiratory Therapists in providing technical care of the patients by performing phlebotomy and intravenous (IV) starts, transporting patients to other departments, placing patients on cardiac and vital sign monitors, caring for wounds, inserting Foley catheters, airway management/ventilation and obtaining lab specimens.

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.

Responsible for inter-facility transfer of patients on the Mobile Critical Care Transport Unit. The staff Paramedic provides comprehensive safe effective medical care to patients transported from referring hospitals under the direction of the medical director. The paramedic will effectively manage the plan of care for each patient based on appropriate protocols, policies and procedures. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic will be responsible for maintaining all required education as listed below and attending required staff meetings.. Age of Patient Population Served (Select All that Apply) Neonate (birth - 28 days) Infant (29 days ? less than 1 year) Pediatric (1 - 12 yrs) X Adolescent (13 ? 17 yrs) X Adult (18 ? 64 yrs) X Geriatric (65 yrs & older) X Non-age Specific Task (N/A) Education Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/Preferred High School Diploma or GED General Studies *Required *Completion of an accredited program of study Certifications, Licensures and Registrations Credential Primary Source Verification Required/Preferred CPR/BLS American Heart Association Required Valid Drivers License State of applicable state Required *Current and valid certifications in the following: ACLS, BTLS or PHTLS and PALS. *Certification in CEVO (Certified Emergency Vehicle Operations Course) or EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course)- Preferred *Registration with EMT-P applicable state Office of EMS *CPI required after hire *NRP is required within one year of hire Experience # of Years Type of Experience Required/Preferred 3 Field Paramedic/ Critical Care Paramedic Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Competent in difficult airway, endotracheal intubations, jugular vein cannulation, needle chest decompression, arterial lines, CVP lines, balloon pumps, portable ventilator and rapid sequence intubation. - Ability to set high standards and maintain high standards both personally and professionally. - Exceptional problem solving skills and clinical competency. - Very strong customer service skills. Strong integrity and character. - Desire to exceed expectations of coworkers and customers. - Able to work weekends, holidays and shift rotations as needed. - Effective oral and written communications skills. - Ability to recognize the need for intervention over and above his/her level of care. Job Specific Duties Patient Assessment Documentation Documents patient assessment data/procedures/treatments/care and responds accurately Judgement and Decision Making Exercises sound judgement/decision making in usual and unusual situations/demonstrates flexible response in emergency situations Emergency Response Competencies Maintains competent with required Emergency Response Competencies and Techniques....Difficult Airway Equipment, Endotracheal Intubations, Radio Operations etc... Patient Caregiver Verbalizes and demonstrates the role of the patient caregiver and documenter Supplies and Signs Verification Check the Critical Care Transport Unit daily to ensure adequate supplies and signs verification; Check narcotics and drugs daily and sign verification form Competency & Certification Compliance Successfully maintains and completes required competencies and certifications Meeting Attendance Attends Critical Care Transport Staff Meetings and education as requested by CCT Coordinator Professionalism Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules. Practices teamwork and adheres to Standards of Behavior. Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned by management. UNC Health Care Employee Standards Communication: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain the message. Collaboration: Works with others respectfully and openly; provides help to achieve shared goals. Service: Uses appropriate methods to clearly convey information to others in an engaging way, which helps others understand and retain the message. Safety: Meets or exceeds patient and employee safety requirements while promoting and achieving quality outcomes. Accountability: Takes ownership for goals and outcomes; effectively and efficiently uses available resources to successfully complete tasks. Improvement: Identifies opportunities and takes action to continuously improve processes. Maintains effectiveness and flexibility during change. Workplace Requirements Employee Health: Complies with all required employee health programs including annual tuberculin testing and other applicable screening, testing and vaccinations. Credentials: Maintains current licensures, certifications and/or registrations (if applicable for the position). Job Competency: Complies with requirements for job specific competency testing and demonstrates and communicates proficiency in skills required (if applicable to position). Corporate Compliance: Adheres to and understands the Health System's Corporate Compliance Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual testing) and 100% compliance with the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct. Safety: Adheres to and understands the Health System's Environment of Care Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual safety testing). HIPAA: Adheres to and understands the Health System's HIPAA Compliance Plan as evidenced by timely participation in required training (including annual HIPAA testing). Education: Attends all required educational programs (including General Orientation, and departmental or job specific required programs). Physical and Behavioral Requirements - Physical requirements include occasional sitting, kneeling, crawling - Frequent stooping, and constant standing, walking, and reaching. - Heavy physical force is required (exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, or 10 to 20 pounds constantly to move objects). - Visual acuity required for patient assessment, accurate documentation, and equipment operation. - Ability to speak and hear is required for patient assessment and to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, and staff. - Sense of smell and touch required for patient assessments. - Manual finger dexterity required for accurate documentation, administration of medications/treatments, and equipment operation. - Ability to effectively manage a high stress environment to provide optimal patient care. Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens Yes or No: Yes National Patient Safety Goals Improve the accuracy of patient identification Improve the effectiveness of communication among caregivers Improve the safety of using medications Reduce the risk of health care-associated infections Consistently demonstrate appropriate hand hygiene techniques Accurately and completely reconcile medications across the continuum of care Reduce the risk of patient harm resulting from falls Encourage patients? active involvement in their own care as a patient safety strategy Identify safety risks inherent in its patient population Improve recognition and response to changes in a patient?s condition Practice `Universal Protocol? when appropriate (conduct pre-procedure verification process, mark procedure site, perform a time-out) Core Values Teamwork - Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Compassion - Is sensitive to the feelings of others and is consistently kind and considerate. Genuinely cares about people and is available and ready to help. Shows sincere concern, empathy, sees the best in people, accepts differences and appreciates virtues. Integrity - Views himself or herself as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of any mistakes he or she might make. Acts in ways that demonstrate personal honesty and serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization. Standards of Behavior Respect: Maintain Patients' Privacy Professionalism: Take Ownership Safe and Healing Environment: Keep Noise Levels Down Customer Focus: Use the 10/5 Rule; Escort to Destination; Use Elevator Etiquette Communication: Use AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explain, Thank) Employee Statement of Understanding I have read and understand the job description for my position. I also understand that I am responsible for meeting the standards of performance outlined in this job description as well as conducting myself in a manner supportive of the mission, vision, core values and Standards of Behavior of High Point Regional Health. I certify that I possess the physical and mental abilities to regularly attend work and fulfill the