Paramedic UNC Medical Center Emergency Department

UNC Health; Raleigh; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a Paramedic to join the Emergency Department clinical team. You will collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other providers to deliver age-specific care in a fast-paced ED setting.

The role requires OEMS Paramedic training with NC certification, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and at least six months of pre-hospital experience. You will work 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts, onsite at UNC Medical Center.

Qualifications

• OEMS approved training & competency program for Paramedic and NC Paramedic Certification required.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS and PALS.
• Six months experience in a pre-hospital environment as a Paramedic required.

Responsibilities

• Takes directions from nurse, physician and/or advanced practice provider to implement prescribed therapies within scope of practice.
• Provides rapid evaluation of presenting patients and communicates to the care team the patient’s needs.
• Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
• Maintains a safe, therapeutic and healing environment with patient privacy and professional behavior.
• Acts as a patient advocate and communicates effectively to promote information sharing.
• Utilizes triage skills to assist in prioritizing ED patients.

Education

OEMS approved Paramedic training

North Carolina Paramedic Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Description

The Emergency Department at UNC Medical Center Chapel Hill campus is a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment providing collaborative, evidenced-based, patient-centered emergency services to over 65,000 patients a year. We are a designated Level 1 Adult and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center serving as North Carolina’s primary referral hospital as well as serving the surrounding communities of Orange County.

The Emergency Department at UNC Medical Center Chapel Hill campus is a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment providing collaborative, evidenced-based, patient-centered emergency services to over 65,000 patients a year. We are a designated Level 1 Adult and Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center serving as North Carolina’s primary referral hospital as well as serving the surrounding communities of Orange County.
Emergency Department staff collaboratively operate as a unified team across two distinct units – the Main ED (adults) and the Pediatric ED (children) - providing care for patients of all ages from neonates to geriatrics. The UNC Medical Center has a separate, dedicated Psych Emergency Department which works closely with our larger Emergency Department. At UNC Medical Center, your experience is valued, and your contributions make a difference for patients and families.
Full time; 36 hours per week; 12-hour shifts

Summary

Works as a member of the Emergency Department clinical team. The paramedic collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team to provide appropriate age specific care in compliance with standards of practice in the hospital or urgent care setting. The paramedic will provide care to patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and Physician. A physician will provide oversight for clinical practice. Skill set approved by NC-OEMS will be utilized.

Responsibilities

Takes directions from nurse, physician and/or advanced practice provider to implement prescribed therapies within scope of practice.
Provides rapid evaluation of presenting patients and communicates to the care team the patient; 1⁄2s required needs/care.
Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes based on these priorities.
Maintains a safe, therapeutic and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting and professional behavior.
Acts as a patient advocate.
Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information.
Utilizes triage skills to assist in prioritizing of incoming ED patients.
Performs basic data collection, prepares patient for exam and communicates findings to primary and/or charge nurse.
Facilitates blood draw and starting of IVs based on orders and in coordination with primary/triage nurse.
Works to their paramedic license; does not give narcotics or perform intubations.
Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher as needed throughout facility.
Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Completion of OEMS approved training & competency program for Paramedic and current North Carolina Paramedic Certification required.
• Certification in BLS, ACLS, PALS.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Six months experience in a pre-hospital environment as a Paramedic required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Incumbent must demonstrate the ability to understand, communicate and react effectively and appropriately to the unique needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Incumbent must demonstrate clinical competence per the position’s Skills Checklist before being allowed to perform independently.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Emergency Room
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Salary Range: $23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
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